Create Remote DB Connection

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only mentions granting remote access but does not explain side effects, whether the action is reversible, any security implications, or what happens to existing connections. This is a thin description for a mutation tool.

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 sentence with no waste. It is front-loaded and immediately conveys the core function. This is an example of efficient writing, every word contributes.

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?

The tool has no output schema and no annotations, so the description should compensate by explaining outcomes, prerequisites, or error conditions. It does none of these. For a tool that modifies database access, the description leaves out significant context that an agent would need to invoke it correctly.

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 input schema covers 100% of parameter descriptions (ip, name, username), so the baseline is 3. The description does not add any additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema already provides, but it also does not need to since the schema is clear.

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: allowing a remote IP to connect to a database, which aligns with the tool name 'hosting_db_remote_create' and distinguishes it from sibling tools like hosting_db_remote_list or hosting_db_remote_delete. The verb 'Allow' and resource 'database' are specific and unambiguous.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, such as needing an existing database, or exclusions, such as not using it for local connections. It simply states what the tool does without contextualizing its usage.

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