syncthing_system_connections
Fetch system connection details from a Syncthing instance to monitor peer connectivity and network status.
Instructions
System connections.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| fields | No | ||
| instance | No |
Fetch system connection details from a Syncthing instance to monitor peer connectivity and network status.
System connections.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| fields | No | ||
| instance | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.2Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds no behavioral context whatsoever — no mention of what a "connection" record contains, whether it reflects live state, or refresh semantics.
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?
Two words are technically concise, but this is under-specification rather than economy. No sentence here earns its place because no information is conveyed.
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?
For a tool with two undocumented parameters, no output schema, and a large sibling set, this description supplies none of the context needed to invoke it correctly.
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 description coverage is 0% and the description mentions neither parameter. The purpose of `fields` (a max-30 string array) and `instance` (a max-64 string) is left entirely unexplained, forcing the agent to infer from names alone.
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?
"System connections." merely restates the tool name with no verb and no indication of what operation is performed or what is returned. It does not distinguish itself from siblings like syncthing_system_status or syncthing_system_health.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool, when not to, or which sibling to prefer. An agent has nothing to route on beyond guessing from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.