drive_restore

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

Beyond the destructiveHint: false annotation, it adds authentication requirement, failure cases, and that it restores to original path. Could mention return value but still strong.

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?

Four concise sentences, front-loaded with purpose, no unnecessary 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?

Covers prerequisites, conditions, and limitations. Lacks explicit return value but sufficient for a simple restore tool with no output schema.

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?

Description explains how to obtain the path parameter via drive_list_trash and that it must start with '/', adding value beyond the schema's description of the parameter.

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 restores a trashed file or folder to its original path, distinguishing it from sibling tools like drive_trash, drive_list_trash, and drive_delete.

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?

Explicitly instructs to use drive_list_trash first, specifies that it only works for trashed items, and warns of failure conditions (missing parent folder, name conflict).

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