restart_ap

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Restart specified AP' only states the action without warning that restarting an AP will disrupt connectivity for associated clients or that the operation may take time. Important behavioral context is missing.

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 that immediately conveys the action. It is appropriately sized for a simple one-parameter tool and avoids 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?

For a potentially disruptive operation like restarting an AP, the description is incomplete. It lacks usage guidance, behavioral impact information, and parameter explanation. While an output schema exists, the description still needs to provide operational context to be fully useful.

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 schema has a single integer parameter ap_id with 0% description coverage. The tool description merely mentions 'specified AP' but does not explain how to obtain the ap_id, what values are valid, or its format. The description provides minimal semantic value beyond the schema.

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 'Restart specified AP' clearly states the action (restart) and the target resource (an access point). It is specific and easily distinguishes this tool from sibling tools like 'upgrade_ap_firmware' or 'get_ap_group_config', which have different purposes.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, side effects, or situations where a different tool (e.g., reboot_router) would be more appropriate. The context is entirely implicit.

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