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Uninstall Android app

mobile_app_uninstall
Destructive

Remove an app package from a device, with an option to retain its data.

Instructions

Uninstall a package, optionally retaining its data.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
serialYesExact ADB serial from mobile_devices_list; never inferred when multiple devices exist
keepDataNo
packageNameYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYes
deviceYes
backendYes
displayNo
warningsYes
durationMsYes
operationIdYes
schemaVersionYes
Behavior2/5

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

The annotation already marks destructiveHint=true, and the description confirms destructive behavior. However, it fails to disclose potential side effects (e.g., required permissions, failure on system apps, irreversible removal).

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, concise sentence that conveys the essential purpose without extraneous words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the destructive nature and 3 parameters, more details are needed (e.g., return value, error cases, prerequisites). The output schema is present but not described.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The description adds meaning for keepData ('optionally retaining its data'), but packageName and serial rely on schema. With schema coverage at 33%, the description partially compensates.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action (uninstall) and resource (a package), with the optional data retention feature. It distinguishes from sibling tools like mobile_app_install and mobile_app_inspect.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any exclusions (e.g., system apps). It only mentions optional data retention without context.

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

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