sophos_manage_mailbox_aliases

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

Annotations indicate readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false. The description confirms mutation (add/remove) but adds no additional behavioral context, such as side effects, permissions required, or behavior when both add and remove are specified. No contradiction with 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 of 7 words, front-loading the essential information with no filler. Every word earns its place.

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?

Given the simple tool with 4 fully described parameters and no output schema, the description adequately states the purpose. However, it lacks information on return values, error handling, and behavioral details like order of operations when both add and remove are provided.

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 each parameter has a description. The overall description adds no new meaning beyond the schema, as it merely restates the action. 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 'Add or remove email aliases for a mailbox' clearly states the verb (add/remove), the resource (email aliases), and the target (mailbox). It distinguishes from sibling tools like sophos_manage_mailbox_delegates and sophos_update_mailbox.

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 alternatives, prerequisites, or constraints such as alias format or mailbox existence. The sibling list includes several mailbox-related tools, but no distinctions are made.

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