VPS_getFirewallDetailsV1

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must convey behavior. It states 'Retrieve' and 'view', indicating a read-only operation. However, it lacks details on permissions, rate limits, or any side effects, which are minimal for a read operation but still absent.

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 two sentences with no unnecessary words. It front-loads the main action and reinforces the use case. Every word contributes to clarity.

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 its simplicity (single parameter, no output schema), the description adequately covers what the tool does and when to use it. It mentions the return includes rules, providing a hint about the output. It could mention the response structure, but the tool is straightforward.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% with a single parameter 'firewallId' described as 'Firewall ID'. The description adds 'by its ID', which does not provide additional meaning beyond the schema.

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 ('Retrieve firewall by its ID and rules') and the resource ('firewall configuration and rules'). It distinguishes from sibling tools like VPS_getFirewallListV1 which lists all firewalls.

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?

The description advises to use this endpoint to view specific firewall details, implying when you need a single firewall's configuration. It does not explicitly exclude alternatives or mention when not to use it, but the context from sibling tools makes it clear.

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