configure_plugin

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

Discloses key behavior: plugin must be disabled before reconfiguring. Annotations indicate not read-only and not destructive; description adds context about disabling requirement. Could mention potential impact of invalid settings, but overall good.

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?

Front-loaded purpose sentence, then workflow, then simple args/returns. No wasted words; every sentence contributes value.

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 prerequisites (get_plugin, disable_plugin), example usage, and return type. Missing context on error handling or validation, but sufficient given tool simplicity and sibling differentiation.

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?

With 0% schema coverage, description fully explains both parameters: name with example, options as key/value dict with example matching env keys from get_plugin. Adds essential meaning beyond type declarations.

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?

First sentence clearly states verb+resource: 'Set runtime configuration options on an installed plugin.' Distinct from siblings like enable_plugin or install_plugin. Also references get_plugin for key discovery.

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?

Provides explicit workflow: use get_plugin first, disable plugin if active, reconfigure, then enable plugin. Clearly distinguishes from enable/disable tools and tells when to use each.

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