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hcloud_get_firewalls_actions_id

Read-only

Fetch a specific firewall action by its ID and optionally poll until it finishes.

Instructions

Get an Action

Returns the specific Action.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesID of the Action.
waitNoPoll the resulting action until success/error or timeout.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds no behavioral context beyond the obvious read operation, and does not explain the polling behavior implied by the wait parameter.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is short and front-loaded, but the two sentences are largely redundant: "Get an Action" and "Returns the specific Action" convey the same generic idea.

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?

For a simple get-by-ID tool with rich annotations and full schema coverage, the description still fails to clarify its firewall-specific scope among many similar action tools. It also lacks any note about the action object returned or the wait/polling behavior.

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 description coverage is 100%, and both id and wait are fully documented in the input schema. The description adds no parameter meaning, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description says only "Get an Action" and "Returns the specific Action," which mostly restates the operation implied by the tool name. It omits the firewall scope entirely, so an agent cannot distinguish it from generic action getters like hcloud_get_action or hcloud_get_firewall_action.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many sibling action-retrieval tools. It neither names alternatives nor states any selection criteria.

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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