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enable_wireless_interface

Idempotent

Enables a wireless interface on a MikroTik device, allowing the radio to operate and accept client connections.

Instructions

Enables a wireless interface.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
deviceNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already provide idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false, but the description adds no additional behavioral context. It does not clarify effects like 'no-op if already enabled,' failure conditions, or that the interface must exist. Beyond the annotations, the description is silent, so the transparency burden is not met.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise, containing a single sentence with no fluff. However, its brevity borders on under-specification—it states the core action but omits any supporting details. While it is front-loaded, the sentence could have been extended with valuable context without losing conciseness.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool has 2 parameters and an output schema, the description is minimally adequate but incomplete. It does not explain parameter semantics, any state requirements, or the effect on a disabled vs. enabled interface. The presence of an output schema does not compensate for the lack of operational context needed to invoke the tool correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description provides no explanation of the parameters 'name' or 'device.' It does not clarify that 'name' likely refers to the wireless interface name or that 'device' may be needed in multi-device environments. The description completely fails to compensate for the lack of schema documentation.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the specific verb 'Enables' and the resource 'wireless interface,' distinguishing it from similar tools like enable_interface (which is generic) and disable_wireless_interface. However, it does not explicitly contrast with these alternatives, though the resource type makes the purpose clear.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention prerequisites, situations where enabling is appropriate, or exclusions (e.g., when to use enable_interface instead). This leaves the agent to infer usage context from the name alone.

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

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