sophos_get_tenant

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully convey behavioral traits. It describes a read operation but does not explicitly state it is read-only, does not mention prerequisites (e.g., authentication, permissions), error conditions, or whether the operation is destructive. This lack of transparency is a gap for a tool with no 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, clear sentence with no unnecessary words. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, making it easy to parse quickly.

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 single-parameter get tool, the description covers the essential purpose and mentions a key detail of the response (regional API host). However, since there is no output schema, describing the full nature of the response would improve completeness for an agent to understand what it will receive.

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% (tenant_id is fully described with type, format, description). The description adds that the tool returns the regional API host, but does not add meaning beyond what the schema already provides for the parameter. 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 clearly states the action (Get details), the resource (a specific managed tenant by ID), and a distinguishing piece of information returned (regional API host). It easily differentiates from similar siblings like sophos_list_tenants or sophos_org_get_tenant.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like sophos_list_tenants or sophos_org_get_tenant. The description implies you need a tenant ID but does not explain how to obtain one or when to prefer this over other get/retrieve tools.

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