mainwp_themes_activate

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits but only states 'activate'. It does not mention that activating a theme changes the active theme, overrides the previous one, or that it requires proper permissions. The dry_run parameter, which affects behavior, is not mentioned. The minimal description provides insufficient behavioral context.

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 concise sentence with no fluff. It is front-loaded with the core purpose. However, it could be slightly expanded to include key parameters or usage hints without losing conciseness.

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 has 3 parameters and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It provides no information on return values (e.g., success/error messages) or post-activation state. The lack of usage guidelines and behavioral transparency leaves significant gaps for an agent to correctly invoke the tool.

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 coverage is 100% with each parameter described. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema; it does not explain the format of the site ID or theme slug, or clarify the dry_run parameter. As per guidelines, baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.

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 action 'Activate a theme' and the target 'on a WordPress site'. The verb and resource are specific, and the tool name differentiates it from sibling tools like mainwp_themes_install and mainwp_themes_delete. However, it does not explicitly distinguish from mainwp_plugins_activate, relying on the theme-specific name.

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 (e.g., installing a theme first, or using mainwp_themes_list to find available themes). There is no mention of prerequisites like the theme needing to be already installed. The description lacks any usage context.

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