Get Firewall Details

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

With no annotations, the description carries full behavioral burden. It only says 'Get firewall details with rules,' but does not disclose that this is a read-only operation, what happens if the firewall_id does not exist, whether rules are returned inline or separately, or any rate limits/authentication requirements. No additional context is provided beyond the verb itself.

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, direct sentence that front-loads the purpose. It is appropriately sized for a simple get operation, though it could incorporate more behavioral detail without becoming verbose.

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, so the description should explain return values. It mentions rules but not other firewall details, leaving the full response ambiguous. Given the simplicity of the tool, a more complete description of expected outputs and prerequisites is needed.

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%, so the baseline is 3. The description does not add any meaning beyond the schema's 'Firewall ID' parameter description. It neither explains how to obtain the ID nor clarifies the expected value format.

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 ('Get') and resource ('firewall details'), and explicitly includes 'with rules' to indicate the response scope. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like vps_firewall_list (which likely lists firewalls) and vps_firewall_create/delete.

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 usage guidance is provided. The description does not mention when to use this tool instead of vps_firewall_list or other firewall management tools, nor any prerequisites or alternative scenarios. The need for a firewall_id is only implicit via the schema, not stated in the description.

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