get_cloudforce_one_scans_config

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states that this is a 'get' operation, implying a read, but it does not describe the returned configuration structure, error behavior, rate limits, or any other runtime characteristics.

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 redundant wording. It is front-loaded with the key verb and resource, though the brevity means it carries little beyond the basic purpose.

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?

With no output schema and no annotations, the description leaves significant gaps: it does not explain what a 'scans configuration' contains, what the tool returns, or how it relates to other Cloudforce One tools. An agent can infer the call signature from the schema but cannot predict the result.

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 input schema already documents account_id with a clear description ('The account ID'), so schema description coverage is 100%. The description adds no further parameter-level detail, matching the baseline score of 3.

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 a specific resource ('Cloudforce One scans configuration'), which clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_cloudforce_one_request or get_cloudforce_one_event. It doesn't elaborate on what the scans configuration contains, but the core purpose is clear.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus the many Cloudforce One sibling tools. It does not mention prerequisites, alternatives, or any conditions under which this tool would be preferred.

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