disallow_host
Remove a host from the navigation allowlist to restrict browser access.
Instructions
Remove a host from the navigation allowlist.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| host | Yes |
Remove a host from the navigation allowlist to restrict browser access.
Remove a host from the navigation allowlist.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| host | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.4.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It states the action but does not disclose behavioral traits such as idempotency (what happens if the host is not in the allowlist), reversibility, or any side effects. For a mutation tool, 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?
The description is a single concise sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the core action and resource, achieving maximum brevity.
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 tool with one parameter and no output schema or annotations, the description is too sparse. It omits parameter format, edge-case behavior, and any usage context. An agent needs more to call it correctly, especially regarding host input validation.
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 schema has a single required parameter 'host' with 0% description coverage, and the tool description does not clarify the expected format (e.g., domain, URL, or exact string). The agent must guess the syntax, making this inadequate for correct invocation.
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 ('Remove') and a clear resource ('host from the navigation allowlist'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'allow_host' (add) and 'list_allowed' (list) by its action, making the tool's purpose 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?
The description implies usage through the verb 'Remove' versus 'allow_host', but it does not explicitly state when to choose this tool over alternatives or any prerequisites (e.g., host must already be allowed). No exclusion criteria or context are provided, so it relies on the agent to infer the appropriate situation.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.