arcane_restart_container

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It does not mention side effects (e.g., downtime), state changes, or whether a running or stopped container is affected. 'Restart a container' is vague and provides no operational context.

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?

The description is extremely short ('Restart a container'), which is under-specification rather than true conciseness. It lacks structure and does not expand on the action or provide useful details. A single sentence could be acceptable, but this phrase is too minimal to be informative.

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?

The tool has moderate complexity (restart container) with two required parameters and no output schema. The description is skeletal, providing no information about return values, side effects, or operational context. It is complete enough for a human familiar with the system, but insufficient for an AI agent.

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 100%: both containerId and environmentId have descriptions in the schema. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond that. Baseline of 3 applies because the schema already documents parameters adequately.

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 the specific verb 'Restart' with the resource 'container', clearly indicating it restarts a container. It distinguishes from sibling tools like start/stop/delete by the restart action, though it lacks additional context on what restart entails.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like start_container or stop_container. The description does not mention prerequisites, typical scenarios, or situations where restart is preferred over start/stop.

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