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plugin_remove

Destructive

Permanently uninstall a Docker plugin from the daemon. Disable the plugin first, or use force to remove an enabled plugin.

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?

Description discloses permanent removal, overriding condition with force, and return value. Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true, but description adds behavioral context beyond what annotations alone provide.

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?

Four focused sentences: action, alternative, precondition, param/return list. No wasted words.

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?

Given simple tool with 2 params and output schema, description covers purpose, usage, params, return. Complete for an agent to select and invoke correctly.

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, description fully explains both parameters: name with example, force with effect and default. Adds meaning beyond bare 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?

Clearly states 'Uninstall an engine plugin from the daemon' with verb+resource. Distinguishes from sibling tool plugin_disable by noting permanent removal vs deactivation.

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?

Explicitly tells when to use this tool (uninstall) versus plugin_disable (deactivate). Provides precondition that enabled plugins must be disabled unless force=True, directing to plugin_list for names.

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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