unblock_restricted_youtube
Unblock YouTube on restricted UniFi network devices to restore video access for users facing blocks.
Instructions
Unblock YouTube for all Restricted devices
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Unblock YouTube on restricted UniFi network devices to restore video access for users facing blocks.
Unblock YouTube for all Restricted devices
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does 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. It does disclose that the action is global ('all Restricted devices'), which is useful, but it says nothing about whether the change is persistent, whether it is reversible via block_restricted_youtube, whether it requires admin privileges, or what the resulting network state looks like. For a state-changing operation with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap.
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 sentence with zero filler words. The action, target, and scope are all front-loaded, and no sentence could be removed without losing information.
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?
Adequate for a parameterless action: the agent knows what to invoke and that it takes no arguments. However, with no annotations and no output schema, the agent is left guessing about the return value, side effects, and whether any preconditions apply (e.g., YouTube must currently be blocked). The core invocation is covered, but the surrounding behavior is not.
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 nothing for the description to add beyond the schema; per the rubric, 0 params earns a baseline of 4. The description's wording implies a parameterless, network-wide action, consistent with the empty 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?
States a specific verb ('Unblock'), a resource ('YouTube'), and a scope ('all Restricted devices'). It is immediately distinguishable from the inverse sibling block_restricted_youtube and the status-check sibling get_restricted_youtube_status without needing to open any schema. 'Restricted' reads as a device group concept in this system, making the target population unambiguous.
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?
No explicit when/when-not guidance is given; the sibling alternatives (block_restricted_youtube, get_restricted_youtube_status) are never referenced. Usage is only implied by the binary semantics: call this when YouTube is blocked for Restricted devices and needs re-enabling. The context is inferable but nothing is spelled out.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.