session_stop

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of explaining behavior. It says only 'stops a session' without disclosing side effects (e.g., whether it closes connections, releases resources, or is reversible). This is insufficient for a mutating operation.

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 compact and front-loaded with the action, using a category prefix for context. The repetition 'Stop session' and 'Stops a session' is slightly redundant, but overall it is efficient and easy to scan.

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 simple (one parameter, no output schema), but without annotations or behavioral explanation, the description is too sparse. It fails to clarify what 'stopping' entails or how it differs from similar session-management tools, leaving the agent under-informed.

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 fully describes sessionId with an example and format constraint. The description adds nothing beyond 'for the given session ID', which merely restates the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate because the schema covers all parameter meaning.

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 action ('Stop session') and its target ('session for the given session ID'), which distinguishes it from many sibling tools. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from session_terminate, which may have overlapping semantics.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus session_terminate, session_restart, or session_terminateAll. The only implied context is that a session ID is required, but no situational advice or exclusions are given.

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