net_clear

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

The description indicates a destructive action ('Clear') but does not disclose side effects, prerequisites, or any behavioral traits beyond the basic operation. With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, and it falls short.

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 extremely concise, but borderline under-specified. It communicates the core action but lacks context. The '[advanced]' tag is somewhat informative.

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 no parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is minimally adequate. It tells what the tool does, but for a destructive action, more context (e.g., confirmation, reversibility) would be expected for 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?

There are no parameters, so the schema coverage is trivially 100%. The description does not need to add parameter semantics. The baseline score for zero parameters is 4.

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 'Clear' and the resource 'captured network buffer'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like net_disable, net_enable, and net_dump, which have different purposes. However, it could be more specific about what 'captured network buffer' refers to.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The '[advanced]' prefix hints at a target audience but does not give explicit context or exclusions.

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