get_sql_pools_configuration

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses the workspace admin role requirement and that the tool targets a beta/preview API that may change. This adds important behavioral context beyond the basic action.

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 two concise sentences: one for the purpose and one for prerequisites/beta warning. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.

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 tool has an output schema (not detailed), the description already mentions the returned content (enabled flag + pool list). It covers the essential aspects for a configuration fetch tool, though could mention that it is read-only (implied by 'get').

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description must compensate. It mentions 'for a workspace,' providing some context for the single parameter, but does not specify whether workspace is a name, ID, or URL. This is minimally adequate.

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 clearly states 'Fetch the full SQL Pools configuration (enabled flag + pool list) for a workspace.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and distinguishes from siblings like get_sql_pool (single pool) and list_sql_pools (just list, not config).

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 explicitly states the prerequisite 'Requires workspace admin role,' which is key guidance. It does not directly compare with sibling tools, but the purpose implies when to use this over list_sql_pools or get_sql_pool.

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