node_plugins_torrent_truncate

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden. 'Truncate' implies a destructive clear-all operation, but the description does not state that the action is irreversible, whether it affects all nodes/plugins globally, or what side effects may occur.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words: it names the action ('Truncate'), the target ('all torrent blocker reports'), and the scope ('all'). It is compact and immediately scannable.

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?

For a zero-parameter destructive tool, the description is minimally sufficient to identify and invoke the operation. However, with no output schema and no annotations, it omits important contextual details such as whether truncation is reversible, what a successful call returns, and whether any confirmation or special authorization is needed.

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?

The tool has zero parameters and the input schema is empty, so there is no parameter documentation burden on the description. The baseline of 4 applies because there is nothing for the description to clarify.

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 a specific verb, 'Truncate', and names the exact resource, 'all torrent blocker reports'. It is distinguishable from sibling tools like node_plugins_torrent_reports, which likely lists reports, even though it does not name alternatives explicitly.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus node_plugins_torrent_reports or node_plugins_torrent_stats. The description implies a cleanup/clear operation but provides no context about expected prerequisites, such as reviewing reports before truncating them.

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