dns_zone_options

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It states the tool 'Get's options and lists the covered setting groups, but it does not disclose the response format, whether settings are returned in a single structure, or any prerequisites such as zone existence.

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 sentence that front-loads the verb and includes only essential information, with no filler or redundancy. It is concise and easy to parse.

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 simple read tool with one well-documented parameter, the description adequately explains what the tool does and what settings are included. It lacks mention of return structure, but the absence of an output schema and the narrow scope make this a minor gap.

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 schema already fully describes the only parameter 'zone' as 'Zone domain name' (100% coverage). The description only says 'specific zone', adding no extra meaning beyond what the schema provides.

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 uses the specific verb 'Get' and clearly identifies the resource as 'configuration options for a specific zone', naming DNSSEC, transfer, and notify settings. This distinctly separates it from the sibling dns_set_zone_options, which modifies options.

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 usage for retrieving a zone's settings but provides no explicit when-to-use guidance or exclusions relative to siblings like dns_get_settings or dns_dnssec_info. The context is clear but no alternatives are mentioned.

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