streamdeck_restart_app

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. The verb 'Restart' clearly communicates the primary effect, and the purpose is stated. However, it does not mention possible side effects (e.g., brief unavailability, unsaved state, or whether this works if the app is not running), which would be valuable for a tool with no annotation safety hints.

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?

A single, compact sentence that leads with the action and follows with the purpose. Every word earns its place; there is no elaboration, repetition, or noise.

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 no-parameter, no-output-schema tool, the description is nearly complete: it explains the action, the target platform, and the reason. The only omission is an explicit statement of behavioral impact (e.g., that the running app will be terminated and relaunched), which is slightly beyond the one-line summary.

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 input schema has zero parameters, so there is no parameter meaning to communicate. The baseline for zero parameters is 4, and the description appropriately avoids inventing parameter details.

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 states a specific verb ('Restart') and resource ('the macOS Sream Deck desktop app') together with its purpose ('to apply profile changes'). This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools that read, write, or manage profiles, pages, icons, and actions.

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 phrase 'to apply profile changes' gives a clear context for when this tool should be invoked—after profile modifications that require an app restart. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but the zero-parameter nature and sibling list make the intended use unambiguous.

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