zen_detach_tab
Detach a browser tab into its own new window by providing its tab ID.
Instructions
Pop a tab out into its own new window.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tab_id | Yes |
Detach a browser tab into its own new window by providing its tab ID.
Pop a tab out into its own new window.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tab_id | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the burden. It states the tab gets its own new window, but it does not clarify whether the original tab is closed, if the tab URL is preserved, or any edge cases. The behavior is only partially disclosed.
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 wasted words. It is front-loaded with the key action. However, it may be too brief, sacrificing completeness for brevity.
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?
Given the simple tool (one parameter, no output schema), the description still fails to cover important context like what happens to the original tab, window behavior, and error conditions. It is not fully complete for the agent to use confidently.
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%, but the description adds no information about the tab_id parameter. The agent must infer its meaning from the tool name alone. No validation rules, format hints, or examples are given.
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 uses the specific verb 'pop' and clearly identifies the resource 'tab' and the action 'out into its own new window'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like zen_close_tab, zen_duplicate_tab, and zen_new_tab by describing a unique operation (moving to a new window).
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites, conditions, or when not to use it. The agent receives no context for decision-making.
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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