capture_wireshark_restart

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

With no annotations, the description only says 'restart' without explaining behavioral details like whether it flushes buffers, causes packet loss, or requires admin privileges. Minimal transparency.

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 short sentence, which is concise but lacks structure. It could benefit from additional context without becoming verbose.

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 existence of sibling tools capture_start/stop, and no output schema details, the description is incomplete. It does not mention prerequisites or side effects of restarting a capture.

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% and the description does not explain the parameters link_id or project_id. The agent cannot infer their meaning from the description.

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 it restarts a live Wireshark capture on a link, which distinguishes it from start/stop. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from siblings like capture_start or capture_stop.

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 restart vs start/stop, no prerequisites mentioned (e.g., capture must be running). The description lacks context for appropriate use.

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