host_stop
Stop hosting one of your cells.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| cell | Yes |
Stop hosting one of your cells.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| cell | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionRemoved value: -"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionAdded value: +"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionRemoved value: -"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionAdded value: +"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionRemoved value: -"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionAdded value: +"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionRemoved value: -"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / descriptionAdded value: +"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / propertiesRemoved value: -nullInput schema / properties / cell / descriptionRemoved value: -"a cell name from the store, e.g. net.find"Input schema / properties / cell / propertiesAdded value: +nullDoes the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is partly covered. However, the description adds only the ownership qualifier ('your cells') and does not explain what stopping hosting does to the cell, whether it can be restarted via host_cell, or what happens to hosted content.
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?
A single short sentence with the action front-loaded and no wasted words. It is efficient, though its brevity contributes to the gaps elsewhere.
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?
This is a destructive, non-idempotent mutation with one undocumented parameter and no output schema. The description should say what gets destroyed and whether the operation is reversible, but it leaves the agent with little beyond the annotations.
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 sole parameter 'cell' is undocumented beyond its name. The description does not clarify whether 'cell' is an ID, name, or object, so it fails to compensate for the schema gap.
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?
States a specific verb ('Stop hosting') and resource ('cells'), which clearly distinguishes it from host_cell and code_stop. It does not explicitly name a sibling alternative, but the ownership scope ('your cells') gives the agent enough to identify the action.
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 versus host_cell, host_code, or other stop/cancel siblings. The description does not mention prerequisites, consequences, or when stopping hosting is appropriate.
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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