expire_silence

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

The description explicitly tags [WRITE][risk=medium] and mentions delete and dry_run, providing crucial behavioral context. However, since no annotations are present, more detail on consequences (permanence, permissions, error behavior) would be valuable.

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 concise and well-structured: a risk tag, a one-sentence purpose, and a bullet-list of args. Every sentence earns its place with no redundancy.

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?

Covers purpose, parameters, and risk. However, it does not mention return values or failure behavior, which might be expected given there is no output schema. For a simple deletion tool, the coverage is adequate.

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?

All three parameters are explained with extra meaning: silence_id's provenance, dry_run's purpose, and target's role. With 0% schema description coverage, the description fully compensates by providing clear semantics for every parameter.

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 clearly states the action: 'Expire (delete) an Alertmanager silence by id.' This is a specific verb+resource and distinguishes the tool from siblings like create_silence and list_silences.

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?

It implies usage by instructing that silence_id comes from list_silences/create_silence, giving a clear context. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives or when not to use it.

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