panelica_server_post_v1_server_services_name_restart

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states the action and HTTP method. No details on side effects (e.g., downtime), permission requirements, synchronous/asynchronous execution, or logging. The description is insufficient for an agent to anticipate the tool's full impact.

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 very short (two sentences) and includes HTTP and category lines. It is concise with no redundant information, though additional behavioral notes could fit in the same space.

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 simple restart action, the description covers the basic purpose but lacks details on return values, error handling, and prerequisite conditions. Given the number of sibling tools (start, stop, get status), the agent needs more context to distinguish when to use this tool.

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 schema has one parameter with a basic description; the tool's description adds a list of example service names (nginx, apache, etc.), which provides context for valid values. This goes beyond the schema. However, it does not specify all possible values or that the name must match exactly.

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?

Clearly states the tool restarts a specific service with examples (nginx, apache, etc.). The verb 'restart' and resource 'service' are explicit, and the HTTP path confirms the action. However, it does not differentiate itself from sibling tools for starting or stopping services, leaving some ambiguity.

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. Does not mention prerequisites (e.g., service must be running) or that restart implies a stop followed by start. Sibling tools exist but no comparison is provided.

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