sophos_unblock_addresses_bulk

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 clearly states the tool removes entries, indicating a destructive operation. However, it does not disclose authentication requirements, rate limits, operation reversibility, or behavior on partial failures. For a delete operation, this is adequate but not rich.

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 sentence of 12 words, front-loading the action and resource. Every word is necessary, no extraneous content. It is optimally concise for quick agent parsing.

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 two-parameter bulk delete operation with no output schema, the description covers the basic purpose and parameter usage. However, it lacks information on success/failure behavior, conflict handling, or result expectations. Given the simplicity of the tool, it is minimally adequate but not comprehensive.

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%, so baseline is 3. The tool description does not add any information about parameters beyond what the schema already provides. It mentions 'by their IDs' which aligns with the schema, but no additional semantics or context are added.

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 uses a specific verb 'Remove' with resource 'multiple blocked IP address entries', specifies the mechanism 'by their IDs', and highlights the bulk aspect 'in a single call'. This clearly distinguishes it from single-delete tools like sophos_delete_blocked_item and from blocking tools like sophos_block_addresses_bulk. The purpose is unambiguous.

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 it is for removing multiple entries at once, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when only one entry needs removal, or when to use sophos_delete_blocked_item). No prerequisites or context about retrieving IDs from tools like sophos_list_blocked_addresses are provided. The guidance is adequate but minimal.

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