iaas_get_vmc_cloud_account

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, openWorldHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is fully covered elsewhere. The description adds only the raw REST endpoint path and says nothing about error behavior (e.g. 404 on unknown id), auth requirements, or what the response contains.

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?

It is short, but the first two lines restate each other verbatim ('Get an VMC cloud account' / 'Get an VMC cloud account with a given id'), wasting the front-loaded position on redundancy rather than routing information.

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?

For a simple single-resource read with full schema coverage, complete annotations, and no output schema, the definition is minimally sufficient. It still leaves the agent without guidance on the plural/sibling distinction, which is the main ambiguity in this dense namespace.

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 description coverage is 100%, with both id and apiVersion documented inline, so the baseline of 3 applies. The description's phrase 'with a given id' merely echoes the required parameter without adding format or semantics 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 states a specific verb and resource ('Get an VMC cloud account') and clarifies the scope as single-item retrieval by id, which is unambiguous. It does not, however, distinguish this from the closely named sibling iaas_get_vmc_cloud_accounts (the list endpoint) or from the generic iaas_get_cloud_account.

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?

There is no statement of when to use this tool versus the plural variant or the generic cloud-account getter, nor any prerequisite or exclusion guidance. The only implicit signal is the required id path parameter, which the agent must infer.

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