dashboard_restart

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

There are no annotations, so the description must carry the full burden. 'Restart' implies stopping and starting, but the description does not disclose side effects, potential downtime, or whether it interrupts existing sessions. It only states the output (URL and port), which is partially informative but leaves out important 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 sentence of 12 words, front-loaded with the verb and resource. Every word contributes meaning, with no filler or repetition. It is highly concise and well-structured.

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?

Despite its simplicity, the description adequately covers the tool's purpose and output for a zero-parameter tool with no output schema. It specifies the return value (URL and port) and the target resource, which is sufficient for basic understanding. However, it lacks usage context and behavioral warnings, which are covered in other dimensions but overall completeness is still strong for the tool's simplicity.

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 tool has zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description correctly focuses on the action and output, with no parameter details needed. It adds no unnecessary parameter information, which 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 the action ('Restart'), the target resource ('the follow-along dashboard'), and the output ('return its URL and port'). This is specific and distinguishes from siblings like dashboard_info, which presumably only provides information.

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?

The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., dashboard_info). It does not mention prerequisites, conditions, or exclusions. The need to restart is only implied by the tool name and action.

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