dns_zone_options

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. 'Get' implies read-only and non-destructive, but no additional behavioral context (e.g., rate limits, permissions, or whether zone must exist). Barely adequate for a simple read tool.

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?

Single sentence front-loaded with verb and resource, includes specific examples, no wasted words. Perfectly concise.

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?

Despite no output schema, description adequately hints at return content (configuration options including DNSSEC, transfer, notify). For a one-parameter read tool, this is nearly complete. Minor omission: format of options not specified.

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 covers the single parameter 'zone' with 100% coverage. Description adds value by listing example settings returned, but does not deepen understanding of the parameter itself. Baseline score given schema sufficiency.

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?

Description clearly states the verb 'Get' and resource 'configuration options for a specific zone', with explicit examples (DNSSEC, transfer, notify). Distinguishes from sibling tools like dns_set_zone_options (write) and dns_dnssec_info (more specific).

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., dns_dnssec_info for detailed DNSSEC settings, or dns_get_settings for general settings). No when-not or trigger conditions provided.

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