hcloud_list_floating_ips

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 that it returns multiple resources and that URI parameters modify results, but it does not describe pagination behavior, auto-pagination semantics, or authentication requirements beyond what annotations imply.

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 short and front-loaded with the core operation. However, the first line and second line are repetitive, and 'Use the provided URI parameters to modify the result' is generic filler rather than useful detail.

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?

For a six-parameter list tool with no required parameters, full schema documentation, and safety annotations, the description is minimally adequate. It does not explain return shape or pagination behavior, but the schema covers parameter-level details and no output schema exists to shift that burden.

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 100%, so all six parameters are fully documented in the input schema. The description only vaguely says to use URI parameters to modify results and adds no meaning beyond the schema's parameter documentation, which is the expected baseline.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: 'List Floating IPs' and 'List multiple Floating IPs.' This clearly distinguishes it from single-resource siblings like hcloud_get_floating_ip, though it does not explicitly name alternatives or scope limits.

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?

Provides no explicit when-to-use guidance or comparison to alternatives. 'Use the provided URI parameters to modify the result' is vague and does not tell an agent when to choose this over hcloud_get_floating_ip or how to handle filtering/pagination strategically.

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