terminate_agent

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

No annotations are provided, so description must disclose all behavioral traits. It mentions grid layout behavior and auth, but fails to describe side effects, idempotency, or resource cleanup.

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?

Description is concise and front-loaded with main purpose, then structured with Args/Returns. Minor waste due to redundancy in parameter documentation.

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?

Lacks completeness for a termination tool: no mention of prerequisites, idempotency, or what happens to agent's tasks. With no annotations and no output schema visible, more context is needed.

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 coverage is 0%, so description must add meaning. However, it contradicts the schema by stating caller_agent_id is required when schema marks it optional, causing confusion.

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 it terminates an agent, using specific verb+resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like create_agent or initialize_agent.

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?

Mentions Owner/Admin only usage restriction, but lacks guidance on when to use versus alternatives like healthcheck_agent or attempt_recovery.

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