Upgrade Plugin

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

Since no annotations are provided, the description must convey behavioral traits. It discloses that the tool returns a shell command (side effect of output), requires execution, and recommends a restart. It does not mention potential risks or prerequisites (e.g., network access), but for a simple upgrade the disclosure is good.

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 extremely concise with two sentences. It front-loads the purpose and immediately provides actionable instructions. No redundancy.

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 no output schema and no annotations, the description provides necessary instructions: run command, display checklist, tell user to restart. It lacks explicit return format details (just 'a shell command'), but for a zero-parameter tool that's acceptable. Minor gap in error handling or confirmation.

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 and 100% schema description coverage. Baseline for 0 parameters is 4. The description does not need to add parameter information, and it correctly implies no input is required.

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 tool upgrades context-mode to the latest version. The verb 'upgrade' and resource 'context-mode' are specific. It distinguishes from sibling tools by being the only upgrade operation.

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 description instructs the agent to run the returned command using a shell tool and display output as a checklist, and to tell the user to restart. However, it does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (there are none listed) or when not to use it.

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