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VibeKit Restart App

vibekit_restart_app
Idempotent

Restart a hosted app's container. Use when an app is wedged, or to apply changed environment variables.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
appIdYesApp ID (from vibekit_list_apps)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
okYesWhether the call succeeded.
dataNoRestart confirmation and resulting container status.
errorNoError message when ok is false (e.g. missing/invalid VIBEKIT_API_KEY, or an API error).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "description": "Result envelope: ok=true with data on success, ok=false with error on failure.",
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "description": "Restart confirmation and resulting container status."
      +    },
      +    "error": {
      +      "description": "Error message when ok is false (e.g. missing/invalid VIBEKIT_API_KEY, or an API error).",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "ok": {
      +      "description": "Whether the call succeeded.",
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "ok"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate idempotent and non-destructive. Description adds that restart applies environment variable changes, which is a behavioral trait beyond annotations. However, does not mention temporary downtime or other 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?

Two sentences, no waste. Provides purpose and usage guidance concisely. Front-loaded with action and resource.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a simple one-parameter tool with output schema, the description covers purpose, usage scenarios, and parameter derivation. It is complete given the tool's complexity.

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?

Only one parameter (appId) with schema description 'App ID (from vibekit_list_apps).' Schema coverage is 100%, so no need for additional detail. Description does not add further semantics.

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?

Description states 'Restart a hosted app's container' with a clear verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like start/stop/delete by specifying it's a restart action, and provides specific use cases.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Description gives explicit use cases: 'when an app is wedged, or to apply changed environment variables.' This provides clear context for when to use, though it does not mention when not to use or alternatives.

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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