sophos_snooze_health_check

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears the full burden. It states the action 'snooze' but does not explain what snoozing entails (e.g., duration, reversibility, impact on alerts). The structural hint is about input, not behavior.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the action and resource. No wasted words, though it could benefit from a bit more detail without becoming verbose.

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 complexity (nested objects, 3 parameters, no output schema), the description is insufficient. It lacks details on what happens after snoozing, the duration, whether multiple categories can be snoozed simultaneously, and the expected return value. The structural hint is helpful but does not cover key behavioral outcomes.

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%, but the description adds valuable context: 'The snooze body mirrors the health-check response structure — specify the categories/sub-categories you want to snooze.' This helps the agent understand how to structure the nested parameters beyond the schema descriptions.

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 ('Snooze'), resource ('specific health check findings'), and scope ('endpoint or network device categories'). It is specific and distinguishes itself from sibling tools, none of which share the same purpose.

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 when to use (when you need to snooze health check findings) but does not provide explicit guidance on when not to use it or alternatives. It mentions the structure of the input body but lacks context on prerequisites or exclusions.

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