server_action
Send a lifecycle command to a server: reboot, shutdown, start, reinstall, or console_link.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| action | Yes | ||
| server_id | Yes | ||
| account_token | Yes |
Send a lifecycle command to a server: reboot, shutdown, start, reinstall, or console_link.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| action | Yes | ||
| server_id | Yes | ||
| account_token | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does not disclose that reboot, shutdown, or reinstall can be disruptive or destructive, nor whether actions are asynchronous or require special permissions. The word 'lifecycle' hints at impact but does not explain consequences.
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 sentence with the operation front-loaded and the action list compactly appended. There is no filler or redundant content.
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 mutating tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description omits return behavior, side effects, and authentication context. It provides enough to attempt invocation but not enough to fully understand what will happen to the server.
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 description does not explain account_token or server_id semantics. It only repeats the action enum already present in the schema, adding no meaningful parameter guidance.
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 uses a specific verb ('Send') and resource ('server') and enumerates all five lifecycle actions, making the tool's function immediately clear. This also distinguishes it from siblings like server_credentials or account_balance, which serve different purposes.
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 gives no guidance on when to choose this tool over siblings, when not to use it, or any prerequisites such as server state. It names the actions but does not explain the context that should trigger each one.
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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