archive_repository
Archive a GitHub repository to mark it as read-only and remove it from active listings.
Instructions
Archive a repository.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| owner | No | ||
| repo | Yes |
Archive a GitHub repository to mark it as read-only and remove it from active listings.
Archive a repository.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| owner | No | ||
| repo | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'Archive a repository' without explaining what archiving entails (e.g., hides the repo, makes it read-only, permission requirements), leaving the agent uninformed.
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?
While concise, the description is too brief to be useful. It prioritizes brevity over substance, failing to earn its place with any actionable context.
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 no output schema, low parameter coverage, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain the tool's effect, return value, or dependencies, making it insufficient for correct invocation.
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%, so the description should compensate. The description adds no information about parameters beyond the schema; 'owner' and 'repo' are self-explanatory but unelaborated.
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 clearly states the action ('Archive a repository') and the resource type. It uses a specific verb, distinguishing it from generic operations, though it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like delete or rename.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., delete, update). The description fails to address context, prerequisites, or exclusions.
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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