pod_restart_tool

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

With no annotations, the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It states the action and scope ('all its containers') but fails to explain what 'restart' entails (e.g., whether it recreates the pod, whether data is preserved, if it's a rolling restart, or any side effects). This lack of detail could mislead an agent about the operation's 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 a single sentence with no filler. It is front-loaded with the action and quickly conveys the resource and scope, achieving maximum clarity with minimal words.

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 the tool's simplicity (one parameter, output schema present), the description is minimal but sufficient for basic invocation. However, it lacks contextual guidance on when to use it versus the many sibling tools, and no behavioral details beyond the core action. It is adequate but not comprehensive.

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 covers the single parameter 'name' with a clear description ('Pod name or ID'), and schema description coverage is 100%. The tool description adds no extra parameter information, so a baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 a specific verb ('Restart') and resource ('a pod and all its containers'), distinguishing it from sibling container-level tools like container_restart_tool. It unambiguously communicates the scope of the action.

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?

Usage is implied by the tool name and description: if you need to restart an entire pod, use this tool. However, no explicit guidance is given on when to choose this over container_restart_tool or pod_stop/pod_start, and no alternatives or exclusions are mentioned.

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