github_issues_remove_all_labels

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It only states the basic mutation action without disclosing required permissions, irreversibility, or effects on label availability. The agent has limited understanding of the operation's implications.

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 a single sentence with no redundant information. It is fully front-loaded and each word contributes to the purpose.

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?

Despite having simple parameters, the lack of output schema and limited behavioral info leaves the agent needing more context. It fails to differentiate from sibling labeling tools adequately, and does not explain the scope of removal (e.g., labels persist in the repo).

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% (each parameter has a description, albeit minimal), so baseline is 3. The description does not add any extra meaning beyond the schema, such as formats or usage hints for the parameters.

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 'Remove all labels from an issue' clearly states the action (remove) and the resource (all labels from an issue). It effectively distinguishes from siblings like 'github_issues_remove_label' (single label) and 'github_issues_set_labels' (setting labels, not just removing).

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 implies the tool is for clearing all labels, but offers no explicit guidance on when to use it over alternatives like 'remove_label' for individual removal or 'set_labels' for setting to empty. No exclusions or prerequisites are stated.

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