sophos_get_mobile_operating_system

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

No annotations are provided, and the description only says 'Get details,' which is vague. It does not disclose behavioral traits such as permission requirements, rate limits, idempotency, or what 'details' entail. The description fails to compensate for the lack of annotations.

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 11-word sentence, which is concise and front-loaded. However, it could be slightly more informative without sacrificing brevity.

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?

The tool has no output schema, so the description should indicate what 'details' are returned. Without that, the description is incomplete for an agent to understand the tool's full behavior. It only covers basic purpose.

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 coverage is 100%, and the schema describes both parameters (os_id, tenant_id). The description adds no extra meaning beyond 'by its ID,' which is redundant. Baseline score of 3 applies.

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 clearly states the verb ('Get'), resource ('mobile operating system'), and identifier ('by its ID'). It distinguishes from the sibling list tool (sophos_list_mobile_operating_systems) which retrieves all, while this gets a specific one.

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 when you have a known OS ID, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like the list tool, nor does it mention prerequisites or exclusions. Minimal guidance.

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