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run_command
Destructive

Execute a shell command on the router and retrieve its output, enabling remote command execution for device management and troubleshooting.

Instructions

Run an arbitrary shell command on the router and return its output. Powerful and dangerous — only enabled when the operator started the server with exec permission.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
commandYesThe shell command to execute on the router
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false. Description adds that it is 'powerful and dangerous' and requires operator-granted exec permission, enhancing transparency without contradiction.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two concise sentences with front-loaded purpose, zero redundancy, and all necessary information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple destructive tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description covers the critical permission constraint, making it fully adequate for correct agent use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The lone parameter 'command' is fully described in the schema (100% coverage). The description adds no new semantic details beyond what the schema provides, meeting the baseline.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it runs an arbitrary shell command on the router and returns output, distinguishing it from sibling tools like list_devices or reboot_router.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly states it is powerful and dangerous, only enabled when exec permission is granted, guiding agents to use cautiously and only when authorized.

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

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