maintenance_mode

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

No annotations were provided, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as required permissions, side effects (e.g., disabling user access when enabled), or any other consequences beyond the state change.

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?

Two concise sentences deliver all necessary information without redundancy. The action is stated first, followed by usage details, making it efficient and easy to parse.

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?

While the output schema exists, the description lacks details about the response format or confirmation. For a state-changing tool, more context about effects and requirements would improve completeness.

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%, so the description carries the full burden. It explains the parameter's dual role: omitting it for query and providing a boolean to set. This adds critical meaning absent from the schema.

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 the verb 'Get or set' and the resource 'maintenance mode', distinctly identifying the tool's purpose. Among sibling tools, it is the only one dedicated to maintenance mode, making differentiation straightforward.

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?

Provides explicit guidance: omit 'enable' to query current state, pass True/False to change it. This clarifies the parameter usage, though it does not mention when not to use the tool or alternatives.

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