reset_vcenter_alarm

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

Annotations indicate write operation. Description adds valuable behavioral details: gotcha about clearing all matching alarms, response 'scope' field, and that it clears back to normal. Exceeds what annotations provide.

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?

Concise with front-loaded purpose. Uses [WRITE] marker, gotcha, and Args list. Could be more structured but efficient overall.

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 no output schema, mentions response 'scope' field. Covers pre-requisite actions and clearing behavior. Missing permission requirements but adequate for sibling context.

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?

Input schema has 0% description coverage, but description includes a dedicated Args section with explanations for all three parameters, adding full meaning beyond schema types.

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?

Clearly states it clears triggered vCenter alarms to normal state. Uses specific verb and resource. Does not explicitly differentiate from sibling 'acknowledge_vcenter_alarm', but the write nature is clear.

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?

Provides usage context: use after resolving underlying issue, and use list_vcenter_alarms to find parameters. But does not mention when to use alternatives like acknowledge_vcenter_alarm, missing explicit exclusions.

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