addServiceMonitor

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

No annotations provided. The description claims 'Discover new devices' which contradicts the tool name. It does not disclose side effects, authentication requirements (though host and apiKey are in schema), or what happens after invocation.

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 short but includes redundant title repetition and an incomplete parameter list. The structure is reasonable but could be improved by removing extraneous category line and completing the parameter details.

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?

Without annotations or output schema, the description should explain the tool's overall purpose and return behavior. It fails to do so, instead providing a misleading category that does not match the tool name. The description is insufficient for a 4-parameter 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?

Schema coverage is 100% so baseline is 3. The description adds some meaning for deviceName and credentialName, but omits host and apiKey (critical parameters) and is truncated. It does not provide additional syntax or constraints beyond the schema.

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 states 'Category: Discover new devices on the network' but the tool name 'addServiceMonitor' implies adding a monitor to an existing device, not discovering devices. This mismatch makes the purpose vague and potentially misleading.

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 like 'associateServiceMonitor'. The description lacks context about prerequisites or appropriate scenarios.

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