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head_object_storage_bucket

Verify if an Object Storage bucket exists and is accessible with your credentials. Confirm bucket availability before proceeding.

Instructions

Check whether an Object Storage bucket exists and is accessible with the current credentials.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bucketYesthe name of the object storage bucket
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only states the purpose (check existence and accessibility) but does not describe the return value, error behavior, or idempotency. The agent is left uncertain about the output format.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the purpose. It is efficiently sized but may be too brief to convey necessary behavioral details. Still, it avoids fluff.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's simplicity (one param, no output schema, no annotations), the description should provide enough context about the return value or success criteria. It does not mention what the agent should expect (e.g., success vs error, response data). This gap makes it incomplete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% (only one parameter 'bucket' described as 'the name of the object storage bucket'). The description adds no additional parameter context beyond what the schema provides, so it meets the baseline of 3.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool checks if an Object Storage bucket exists and is accessible, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'get_object_storage_bucket_*' (which retrieve specific configurations) and 'list_object_storage_buckets' (which lists all buckets).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No usage guidelines are provided. The description does not specify when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., as a quick existence check before more detailed operations). It lacks context for the agent to decide appropriate invocation.

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

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