stop_recipe

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It clearly describes the action as stop/deactivate and mentions a prerequisite, but does not disclose side effects, reversibility, or prerequisites like recipe existence. Adequate but minimal.

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?

Two short sentences, front-loaded with the verb 'Stop', no redundant wording. Every word earns its place.

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?

For a single-parameter state-change tool, the description covers the core action and an important prerequisite. It lacks detail about return values or error conditions, but that is acceptable given no output schema and the simplicity of the operation.

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 single 'recipe_id' parameter is implied by the tool name and description as the recipe to stop. Although schema coverage is 0%, the description adds meaning by clarifying the action applies to a recipe, making the parameter's purpose obvious.

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 tool stops/deactivates a recipe, with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like start_recipe and delete_recipe, and adds a specific use case (required before updating running recipe code).

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?

Provides explicit context: 'Required before updating a running recipe's code.' This tells the agent when to use it, but does not mention exclusions or alternative tools.

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