Deactivate Firewall

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full disclosure burden. 'Deactivate a firewall from a VPS' conveys a state change but omits details about effect on rules, reversibility, prerequisites, or response. This is minimal disclosure for a mutation operation.

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 redundant words, making it very concise and easy to parse. It front-loads the action immediately, and every word earns its place.

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?

As a mutating tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain consequences, prerequisites, or return behavior. It only provides a basic action statement, leaving important context missing for an agent deciding whether to invoke this tool.

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 fully documents both parameters (vm_id and firewall_id) with clear descriptions. The tool description adds no parameter-specific information, so it neither enhances nor detracts from the schema's already adequate coverage.

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: deactivate a firewall on a VPS. It specifies the resource (firewall) and scope (VPS), and the verb 'deactivate' distinguishes it from siblings like 'activate' and 'delete', though it does not explicitly contrast them.

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 about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as vps_firewall_delete or vps_firewall_activate. It simply states the action without context, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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