detach_volume

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

Beyond the annotations, the description discloses that the operation is non-destructive (volume kept, not released), requires explicit confirmation, and is asynchronous with a status-checking follow-up. This adds meaningful context for an agent deciding whether and how to invoke the tool.

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?

Two tight sentences deliver the essential facts: what happens, what doesn't happen, the required flag, and the async polling step. No filler or 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?

The description is sufficient for an agent to invoke detach_volume correctly: it identifies the resource, the required confirmation, the async nature, and where to check completion. No output schema exists, but the description gives the needed follow-up mechanism.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description must carry param meaning. It explains that confirm=true is required and that the volume is detached but kept; however, it does not add much detail on volume_id beyond the schema's property title.

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 states a specific verb ('Detach') and resource ('standalone volume'), and clarifies the operation's scope: detaching from whatever VPS it's attached to while keeping the volume on the account. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like release_volume and attach_volume.

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?

It gives explicit usage conditions: confirm=true is requiredchers, and the operation is asynchronous, directing the agent to poll get_volume_task_status. It also differentiates from release by noting the volume is kept, not released, though it doesn't explicitly name the alternative tool.

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