lc_preview_set_cloud_adapter

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The term 'Preview' hints at a non-committal operation, but the description does not explicitly state that no changes are made, nor does it disclose any side effects, prerequisites, or permissions. Without annotations, the burden is on the description to be clear.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the tool's purpose. It is appropriately sized with no extraneous information, though it could benefit from additional structural elements like bullet points for parameters.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the complexity (10 parameters, nested objects, no output schema), the description is too minimal. It does not explain the preview behavior, the meaning of the data object, or the return value, leaving significant gaps for the agent.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description should add meaning to the parameters but does not. It only mentions 'creating or updating a cloud adapter Hive record,' leaving the agent to infer parameter roles from names like oid, name, and data, which is insufficient.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description explicitly states 'Preview creating or updating a cloud adapter Hive record,' which clearly identifies the tool's function as a dry-run for set operations. It differentiates from siblings like lc_get_cloud_adapter and lc_set_cloud_adapter by including 'Preview'.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like lc_set_cloud_adapter or other preview tools. The description fails to mention that this is a validation step and does not show when it is appropriate or when to use the actual set operation.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.