search_logs_by_ip

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It only states the search action and filter fields, omitting how the two IP filters interact, whether it supports CIDR, or any rate limits or result ordering. This leaves significant ambiguity for a tool with no annotation support.

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, front-loaded sentence with no unnecessary detail. It efficiently conveys the core purpose without waste.

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 description is succinct but incomplete for a tool with 4 optional parameters and no annotations. It does not specify the relationship between ip_address and ip_range, the format of time_range, or any behavioral details beyond the search. The presence of an output schema mitigates the need to describe return values, but the tool's usage context is only partially covered.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It clarifies that ip_range is a 'prefix' and that the tool searches by IP address or range, which adds meaning beyond the parameter names. However, it does not explain the limit or time_range parameters, leaving gaps in full parameter understanding.

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 tool searches OCI Load Balancer logs by IP address or IP range, with a specific verb (Search) and resource (OCI Load Balancer logs). This distinguishes it from sibling tools that search by country or location.

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?

The description implies its usage: use when you need to search logs by IP address or prefix. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use this tool or name alternative sibling tools, so clear context is provided but exclusions are absent.

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