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github_repos_set_app_access_restrictions

Restricts which GitHub Apps can push to a specified branch of a repository.

Instructions

Set app access restrictions

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ownerYesowner
repoYesrepo
branchYesbranch
bodyNoRequest body (JSON object)
Behavior2/5

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

The description lacks details about the destructive nature of the set operation (overwrites existing restrictions), required permissions, or the format of the 'body' parameter. No annotations are provided to supplement behavioral information.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise (4 words), which is efficient but at the cost of missing critical information that would be expected for a tool with multiple parameters and no annotations.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the complexity (4 parameters, nested body, similar siblings), the description is insufficient. It does not clarify the operation semantics, body structure, or output behavior, leaving the agent to rely on implicit knowledge.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Although the schema has 100% description coverage, the descriptions are tautological (e.g., 'owner' for owner). The 'body' parameter is described as 'Request body (JSON object)', which adds no structure insight beyond the schema's 'object' type.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The verb 'Set' clearly indicates a write operation that replaces existing app access restrictions. The tool name itself explicitly mentions 'set_app_access_restrictions', which distinguishes it from siblings like 'add' and 'remove'. However, the description does not explicitly state this distinction.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool versus the add, remove, or delete variants. The description provides no context about the type of operation (set vs. add) or any prerequisites.

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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