ncloud_gtm_get_geolocation_info

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, and the description's 'Get' aligns with that. The parenthetical 'country/continent mappings' adds a small behavioral detail beyond annotations but does not disclose return format or any other operational nuances. The low bar is met without rich detail.

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 a single, well-structured sentence that is front-loaded with the verb and resource, with no redundant or extraneous information.

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 zero-parameter, read-only getter with no output schema, the description sufficiently conveys the core purpose and result type ('country/continent mappings'). It does not detail the exact return structure, but the simplicity and annotations make this adequate.

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?

The tool has zero parameters, so per rubric the baseline is 4. Schema coverage is trivially 100%, and the description adds no parameter-specific detail because none are needed.

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 a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('geolocation information') for Global Traffic Manager, and clarifies it covers country/continent mappings. This distinguishes it from sibling GTM tools like health check regions or geo CIDR maps.

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 implies usage context by indicating it returns geolocation data for GTM, but it does not explicitly state when to choose this over related sibling tools such as ncloud_gtm_get_geo_cidr_map_detail or ncloud_gtm_get_map_types. No exclusions are given, but the context is sufficient for a simple getter.

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