cleanup_workspace

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool terminates all agents and releases resources, and specifies the return structure. However, it does not detail side effects (e.g., impact on ongoing sessions), reversibility, or authorization beyond the Owner note.

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 concise and well-structured, covering purpose, effects, usage note, arguments, and returns in a compact form. Every sentence adds value without 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 tool is destructive and has an output schema, which is described. However, the description omits details like validation of caller_agent_id, effects on partially completed tasks, and error handling. The contradiction between required in description and optional in schema also indicates incompleteness.

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 description adds meaning to the only parameter 'caller_agent_id' by calling it required, but the schema marks it as optional (default null). This inconsistency reduces reliability. Schema coverage is 0%, so the description compensates partially, but the contradiction undermines clarity.

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's purpose: to clean up the workspace by terminating all agents and freeing resources. It distinguishes from siblings like 'terminate_agent' which handles individual agents, and 'cleanup_on_completion' which likely cleans up after a single task.

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 includes a crucial usage note: only the Owner can use this tool. However, it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives like 'terminate_agent' or 'cleanup_on_completion', nor does it mention prerequisites 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.