hf_reboot

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Reboot Hi-Flying serial server' without revealing that rebooting is disruptive — e.g., it drops active sessions, causes downtime, or takes time to recover. This is a significant gap for a mutation-like action.

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, front-loaded with the action verb 'Reboot', and contains zero wasted words. It is appropriately concise for a simple one-parameter tool.

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 simple tool with one parameter, clear schema coverage, and no output schema, the description covers the basic action and target adequately. However, it omits the disruptive consequences of a reboot (downtime, session loss), which would be valuable context for an agent deciding whether to invoke it. It is the bare minimum viable description.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, as the input schema already documents device_id as 'Hi-Flying device ID'. The description adds no further parameter semantics beyond implying the device is a serial server, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 uses a specific verb 'Reboot' with a specific resource 'Hi-Flying serial server', clearly stating the tool's action and target. Among sibling tools like hf_set_serial_config, hf_get_network, and hf_at_command, none claim to reboot, so this description effectively distinguishes the tool's purpose.

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 usage context is implied by the verb 'Reboot' — the tool is used when a Hi-Flying serial server needs to be restarted. However, the description provides no explicit guidance on when to prefer this over alternatives, when not to use it, or any prerequisites.

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