deploy_backup

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

Annotations already disclose destructiveHint=true, so the description adds limited value by mentioning 'Requires destructive access.' It does add the 'backup access' requirement, but doesn't explain the operational impact of a restore (e.g., overwriting existing data), which would be useful for a destructive operation.

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 concise: two short sentences. The primary purpose is front-loaded, and there is no filler. Every word earns its place, though the second sentence is a prerequisite note rather than elaboration.

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 destructive restore tool with two parameters and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't mention the optional server_id, the effect on the target server, what 'restore' means in this context, or what the outcome looks like. The agent would need to infer too much.

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 provides no meaning for backup_id or server_id. It fails to compensate for the lack of parameter documentation, leaving the agent to guess what these fields represent and how they relate to the restore action.

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 states a clear action ('Restore a backup') with a specific resource, which distinguishes it from sibling tools like delete_backup or backup_download. However, it omits that this is a server deployment action and lacks explicit differentiation from alternatives.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives like backup_download or create_backup. The only usage hint is the prerequisite 'Requires backup and destructive access,' which is a permission note, not a contextual scenario.

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