sophos_mobile_action_get_logs

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states 'request log collection' but does not explain whether this is synchronous or asynchronous, how to check progress, or how to access the collected logs. For a tool that initiates a process, significant behavioral context is missing.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It efficiently conveys the core action, resource, scope, and 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?

For a tool that requests log collection, the description fails to mention important context: how to retrieve the logs afterward, if this creates a resource (e.g., a mobile action that can be tracked), or any time expectations. No output schema exists, so description must compensate but does not. Incomplete for a multi-step investigation process.

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%: both parameters have clear descriptions ('Tenant UUID' and 'Comma-separated device UUIDs (max 50)'). The description echoes the endpoint_ids constraint ('up to 50 mobile devices') but adds no new syntax or format details. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate as schema does the heavy lifting.

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: 'Request log collection from up to 50 mobile devices for investigation purposes.' It specifies the verb (request), the resource (log collection), the scope (up to 50 devices), and the purpose (investigation). Among sibling mobile action tools (locate, lock, scan, etc.), this one is distinct in requesting logs.

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, such as other mobile actions or log retrieval tools. It lacks prerequisites, when-not-to-use mentions, or references to related tools (e.g., get_mobile_action to retrieve logs). The agent has no basis for choosing this over similar actions.

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