alert_unmute

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

Annotations already indicate the tool is not read-only (readOnlyHint=false), not destructive, and idempotent (idempotentHint=true). The description adds no behavioral details beyond the implication of 'unmute', such as required permissions or side effects. It does not contradict annotations.

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 sentence with no wasted words. It efficiently conveys the necessary 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?

Given the simplicity (1 required parameter, high schema coverage, output schema exists), the description provides all essential context. No additional details are needed for an agent to use the tool correctly.

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 sole parameter alert_id has 100% schema coverage with a clear description ('Alert ID to unmute'). The tool description simply says 'by ID', adding no new semantic meaning beyond the 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?

The description clearly states the action (unmute) and resource (alert in LibreNMS) and the identifier (by ID). It distinguishes from sibling tools like alert_acknowledge (acknowledge vs unmute) and alert_get_by_id (get vs unmute), but does not explicitly differentiate from all alert-related siblings.

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 context is clear: unmute an alert given an ID. However, there is no explicit guidance on when to use versus alternatives, nor any mention of prerequisites or when not to use. The clarity makes it acceptable but not exemplary.

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