getVMWareDataStores

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

No annotations are present. The description mentions 'Manage and query' but does not clarify that this is a read operation. No details about permissions, rate limits, or side effects are provided, leaving the agent uninformed about behavioral traits.

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 incomplete and truncated (e.g., 'as se' and 'Allowed valu'). It includes a category line and parameter list but lacks a clear standalone purpose statement, and the structure is poor.

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 (4 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description fails to provide sufficient context. It does not explain return values, error conditions, or how datastores are listed, and it lacks differentiation from sibling VMWare tools.

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%, with each parameter described in the input schema. The description repeats some parameter info but adds no new meaning beyond enumerating 'name' and 'type'. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 does not explicitly state that the tool lists VMware datastores. It starts with the tool name and category 'Manage and query network devices', but lacks a clear verb and resource. The key parameters hint at listing virtual entities, but the purpose is vague due to truncation.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like getVMWareHosts or getVMWareVMs. The description offers no context for selection or exclusions.

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