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run_diagnostics

Check the status of all integrated macOS services to quickly identify and resolve connectivity problems.

Instructions

Run diagnostic checks on all services

Input Schema

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No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • server.js:101-101 (registration)
    The tool 'run_diagnostics' is registered in the TOOLS array with description 'Run diagnostic checks on all services'.
    ["run_diagnostics", "Run diagnostic checks on all services"],
  • The generic stub handler serves all tools including 'run_diagnostics', returning a message prompting installation of the real Local MCP binary.
    for (const [name, desc] of TOOLS) {
      server.tool(name, desc, {}, async () => ({
        content: [{ type: "text", text: "This is an inspection stub. Install Local MCP: npx -y local-mcp@latest setup" }],
      }));
    }
Behavior2/5

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

Without annotations, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. It only states 'Run diagnostic checks', which implies a non-destructive read operation, but does not confirm safety, side effects, or what gets checked. The agent is left guessing about the tool's behavior.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single sentence with no unnecessary words, making it concise. However, it could be slightly more informative without becoming verbose, so it earns a 4 rather than a 5.

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?

The tool has no parameters and no output schema, but the description does not explain what the diagnostic results look like or what 'all services' entails. Given the lack of output specification, the description is incomplete for an agent to understand the tool's full output.

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

Parameters4/5

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

There are zero parameters and schema coverage is 100%, so the description cannot add meaning beyond the schema. Per guidelines, baseline for 0 params is 4.

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 verb 'Run diagnostic checks' and the resource 'all services', making the purpose understandable. However, it does not differentiate from similar sibling tools like nordvpn_diagnose, which may also perform diagnostics on specific services.

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, nor are there any preconditions or contexts mentioned. The agent receives no help in deciding to invoke this tool.

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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