streamdeck_restart_app

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

The description mentions restarting, which implies closing and reopening the app, but it does not disclose potential side effects like loss of unsaved work or confirmation prompts. Without annotations, more detail would be helpful, but the behavior is straightforward.

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, efficient sentence that conveys the purpose and context without any redundant 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?

Given the tool's simplicity with no parameters and no output schema, the description adequately covers its purpose and usage context. It could mention platform specificity but is otherwise complete.

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 no parameters, and schema description coverage is 100%. No additional parameter information is needed, so baseline score 4 applies.

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 restarts the macOS Stream Deck desktop app, which is specific and distinct from sibling tools like create, read, write, or install.

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 includes 'after profile changes,' providing clear context for when to use the tool, though it does not explicitly state when not to use it or offer alternatives.

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