get_account_dns_settings

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

No annotations are provided, so the description alone must convey behavioral traits. It implies a read-only operation through the verb 'Get,' but it does not disclose permissions needed, whether settings are account-wide, or what the response contains. It adds little beyond the tool name.

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 concise sentence with no filler or redundant phrasing. It is easy to parse, though it could have added a bit more qualification without becoming verbose.

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?

There is no output schema and no annotation context, and the description does not explain what 'DNS settings' includes or what the response looks like. It is minimally sufficient for passing the single required parameter, but an agent would have little detail about the expected result or how to choose this among many similar DNS tools.

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%, with account_id fully documented as 'The account ID.' The description adds no additional meaning to the parameter, so the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 a specific verb ('Get') and identifies a concrete resource ('DNS settings') scoped to an account. It is clear in isolation, though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from related DNS tools like get_dnssec, list_dns_records, or get_dns_analytics_report.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The sibling list contains many DNS-related getters, but the description does not clarify that this is the account-level settings tool or mention exclusions such as zone-level settings.

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