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plugin_remove

Destructive

Permanently remove a Docker engine plugin from the daemon; the force flag bypasses the need to disable it first. Returns true after removal.

Instructions

Uninstall an engine plugin from the daemon.

Permanent removal — to deactivate but keep a plugin installed use plugin_disable instead. An enabled plugin must be disabled first unless force=True. Plugin names come from plugin_list.

args: name - The plugin name (e.g. "vieux/sshfs:latest") force - Remove even if the plugin is enabled (default False) returns: bool - True after removal

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
forceNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond annotations (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=true), the description discloses permanence, the need to disable first unless force, and the source of plugin names. This adds significant behavioral context.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Extremely concise: two sentences of prose plus a compact args list. Every sentence is informative; no redundancy with schema beyond the needed parameter explanations.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Complete for a simple tool: purpose, when-to-use, prerequisites, parameters, and return type are all explained. No gaps remain for agent decision-making.

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

Parameters5/5

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

With 0% schema description coverage, the description fully compensates by explaining `name` with an example and `force` with its behavioral meaning and default. Adds meaning beyond the raw schema.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description states a specific action ('Uninstall an engine plugin') and explicitly contrasts with `plugin_disable` ('to deactivate but keep a plugin installed use plugin_disable instead'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Provides explicit when-to-use guidance (permanent removal vs. deactivation), a precondition (enabled plugin must be disabled unless force=True), and where to find valid plugin names (plugin_list). This is model usage guidance.

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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