virustotal_scan_ip

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

Lacks disclosure of critical behaviors like authentication requirements (api_key is optional but likely needed), rate limits, error handling, or what constitutes a 'report'. No annotations to supplement.

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?

Extremely concise at one sentence, but this brevity sacrifices necessary detail. It is front-loaded and avoids fluff, but leaves significant gaps in understanding.

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?

Given the absence of annotations, output schema, and parameter descriptions, the description is incomplete. It does not cover return format, error conditions, or practical usage context for an AI agent.

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 description does not explain the parameters beyond what the input schema provides. With 0% schema description coverage, the agent gets no additional semantic information about 'ip' or 'api_key'.

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?

Clearly states 'Get a VirusTotal report for an IP address', which distinctly identifies the tool's action and resource, differentiating it from sibling tools like virustotal_scan_domain or virustotal_scan_url.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as virustotal_scan_domain. The description does not mention prerequisites, limitations, or when not to use it.

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