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freeipa_sudorule_add_host

Add hosts or hostgroups to an existing sudo rule in FreeIPA, enabling fine-grained access control for specified targets.

Instructions

Add hosts or hostgroups to a sudo rule

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ruleYesSudo rule name
hostsNoList of hostnames to add to the rule
hostgroupsNoList of hostgroup names to add to the rule
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full behavioral disclosure burden. It only states 'Add' without explaining whether the operation is idempotent, what happens on duplicate entries, or any side effects.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence with no unnecessary words. It efficiently communicates the core function.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite high schema coverage, the description is too brief for a mutation tool with no output schema. It lacks details on idempotency, error handling, and prerequisites, leaving gaps in understanding.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents each parameter adequately. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, meeting the baseline for high coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Add' and the resources 'hosts or hostgroups to a sudo rule'. It effectively distinguishes itself from sibling tools like freeipa_sudorule_add_user and freeipa_sudorule_add_command.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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, nor any prerequisites or context such as requiring the sudo rule to exist beforehand.

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

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