xbox_launch

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It says what the tool does, but it does not disclose prerequisites, authentication/config requirements, failure behavior, or whether launching waits for a response. The Home-screen side effect is mentioned, but important operational context is missing.

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 filler. It communicates the core action and the Home-screen variant efficiently.

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 two-parameter control tool, the description covers the primary action and target examples. However, with no annotations and no output schema, it should do more to explain prerequisites and operational behavior; it is adequate but has clear gaps.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. The description repeats example target values like FC 25, Minecraft, YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify, but the schema already documents target and ip, so it adds little semantic meaning beyond the structured fields.

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 states a specific verb and resource: launching a game/application or returning to the Home screen. The examples make the scope concrete, and the action is clearly distinct from sibling tools like xbox_power_on, xbox_installed_apps, and xbox_button.

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?

The description implies when to use it by saying it launches games/apps and returns Home, but it does not explicitly compare against alternatives such as xbox_power_on or xbox_installed_apps. It also omits prerequisites, such as whether the Xbox must already be powered on or configured.

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