install_device_settings

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

No annotations provided; description fails to disclose side effects, required permissions, or potential impacts like overwriting existing settings or service restarts. Return dict partially covers outcome but 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?

Front-loaded with main purpose, includes parameter list and return structure. Not overly verbose but could be slightly more 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?

Provides basic understanding of purpose, parameters, and return values. Lacks preconditions, side effects, or installation behavior details, which would be expected for a device modification tool.

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?

Adds meaning to both parameters: adom as ADOM name and devices as list of objects with name and vdom. Clarifies structure beyond bare schema, though schema has 0% description coverage.

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 tool installs device settings (interfaces, DNS, NTP) rather than a full policy package, distinguishing it from sibling tools like install_package.

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?

Explicitly mentions it installs 'only' device settings 'without policy package', providing clear context for when to use. Lacks explicit 'when not to' or alternatives, but context is strong.

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