zdx_get_deeptrace_cloudpath

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true. The description adds 'Read-only' (consistent) and mentions 'curated, nested JSON', which gives some insight into the response format. However, no additional behavioral traits (e.g., rate limits, required permissions) are disclosed beyond the annotations.

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?

Single sentence with essential information front-loaded: verb, resource, context, and read-only status. No redundant or extraneous text.

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?

No output schema exists, but the description only vaguely says 'curated, nested JSON'. It does not describe the return structure, potential errors, or required parameters beyond listing them in the schema. For a tool with three parameters, more detail on usage and results is needed.

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 33% with only the 'query' parameter having a description. The tool description does not explain 'trace_id' or 'device_id' nor how they relate to the cloud-path. It adds no parameter meaning beyond what the schema already provides.

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 the action ('Get'), the resource ('cloud-path'), and provides specific context ('hop-by-hop network path captured during a ZDX deep trace'). Among sibling tools like zdx_get_deeptrace_cloudpath_metrics and zdx_get_deeptrace_events, it uniquely identifies what this tool retrieves.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description only notes 'Read-only', which implies safety but does not specify when to choose over other deep trace tools or provide exclusions.

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