reboot_server

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose safety traits. However, it does not mention that rebooting is destructive, causes downtime, or has any side effects. The agent receives no warning about potential disruption.

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?

Extremely short but at the cost of completeness. The single sentence does not earn its place because it adds no meaningful information beyond the tool name. Underspecified rather than concise.

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 lack of output schema and annotations, the description should cover reboot behavior, return values, or side effects. It fails to provide any contextual detail, leaving the agent underinformed.

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 coverage is 100% (single parameter with description 'The ID of the server'), but the parameter description is minimal and adds no value beyond the schema's name and type. It lacks context on how to obtain the ID or any constraints.

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 'Reboot a server' is a tautology that merely restates the tool name. It provides no additional clarity on what rebooting entails (e.g., power cycle, graceful shutdown) and does not differentiate from sibling tools, though no other reboot tool exists.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites (e.g., server must be running), or situations to avoid (e.g., during critical workloads). The description is completely silent on usage context.

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