vibekit_restart_app

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

Since no annotations are provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does reveal the key trait of being a zero-downtime reload, which is valuable, but it omits other potential effects like session termination, cache invalidation, or permission requirements.

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, efficient sentence that front-loads the verb and resource. It contains no filler and is appropriately sized for a one-parameter tool.

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 simple restart operation with one parameter and no output schema, the description adequately states the core action and a key behavioral characteristic. It could be more complete by noting when to prefer restart over redeploy, but the current level is sufficient given the tool's low complexity.

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 input schema already provides a clear description for appId ('App ID or subdomain slug') with 100% coverage. The tool description adds no additional parameter-level context, so it does not enhance what the schema already offers.

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 the specific verb 'Restart' and identifies the resource as 'a hosted app', making the tool's purpose immediately clear. The parenthetical 'zero-downtime reload' adds a distinguishing characteristic that separates it from siblings like stop_app, start_app, and redeploy.

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?

No explicit usage guidance is provided, such as when to use this tool versus redeploy or start_app. The 'zero-downtime reload' phrase implies a lightweight operation, but without direct comparison or exclusionary language, the guidance remains implicit.

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