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enable_nat_rule

Idempotent

Enable a specific NAT rule on MikroTik routers by providing its rule ID to activate the configured translation or filtering action.

Instructions

Enables a NAT rule.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
deviceNo
rule_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already include idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false, but the description adds no additional behavioral context, such as whether the rule must exist or the effect of enabling a disabled rule. It provides no value beyond the annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single clear sentence with no waste. It is front-loaded and appropriately sized for the simple operation.

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?

Despite the simple operation, the description is minimal to the point of being bare. It lacks any context about prerequisites, effects, or usage scenarios. The annotations and schema provide some completeness, but the description itself is insufficient for an agent to distinguish when to invoke this tool and what to expect.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% and the description provides no information about rule_id or device parameters. An agent must rely entirely on the schema, which only has titles and types, no semantic explanation.

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's action: enabling a NAT rule. It is a specific verb+resource statement that distinguishes from siblings like disable_nat_rule and update_nat_rule.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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 state when to use this tool, prerequisites, or alternatives. It simply restates the action without context.

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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