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agent_detach

Detach only the specified agent and release its claims so other agents can take over its work without disrupting the sprint.

Instructions

Detach only this agent and release its claims.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
agent_tokenNo
client_agent_idNo
claim_generationNo
client_session_idNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv0.2.2

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses that claims are released, but it does not explain permissions, reversibility, what happens to claimed items, authentication needs, or what the operation returns.

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 front-loaded sentence with zero wasted words. Its brevity is appropriate, even though the content is insufficient elsewhere.

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?

This is a 4-parameter mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage. The description states the core action and claim release, but omits parameter roles, identity/session semantics, and operational prerequisites.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description provides no meaning for agent_token, client_agent_id, claim_generation, or client_session_id. It does not compensate for the complete lack of parameter documentation in the schema.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description states a specific verb and resource: 'Detach only this agent' and adds the effect 'release its claims'. The phrase 'only this agent' helps distinguish it from sprint_detach, though it does not explicitly name a sibling alternative.

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?

There is no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings such as sprint_detach, agent_attach, or item_release. The scope 'only this agent' implies some usage context, but prerequisites and exclusions are absent.

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