cloud_detach_volume

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

With no annotations, the description should disclose side effects, but it only states the basic action. Missing critical details: potential data loss, server impact, required server state, or clean detachment process.

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 one concise sentence, which is appropriate for a simple action, but it fails to cover necessary context, making it under-specified.

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?

Despite low complexity and an output schema, the description omits preconditions (e.g., volume must be attached), failure scenarios, and postconditions. It does not compensate for missing schema descriptions.

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?

The single parameter volume_id is not explained beyond its schema type. Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning about how to obtain or use the volume_id.

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 clearly states the action 'Detach a volume from its current server,' using a specific verb and resource. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like cloud_attach_volume and cloud_detach_server_from_network.

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 is provided on when to use this tool, what prerequisites are needed (e.g., volume must be attached), or any alternatives. The description lacks exclusions or context.

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