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deactivate_plugin

Deactivate an installed plugin on a WordPress site using its slug. Streamline plugin management without manual admin access.

Instructions

Deactivate an installed plugin.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
siteNoOptional site alias when managing multiple sites.
slugYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavior. It only says 'Deactivate an installed plugin' without mentioning side effects, required permissions, or what happens to plugin settings or data.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is only one sentence, which is concise, but it omits critical information, making it under-specified rather than efficiently informative.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given no output schema, incomplete parameter descriptions, and multiple sibling tools, the description lacks completeness. It does not explain return values, prerequisites, or how this tool fits into the broader workflow.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is 50% (only site described). Description adds no parameter details; slug is not explained, and site usage is not clarified beyond the schema. Does not compensate for missing schema descriptions.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool's action (deactivate) and resource (plugin). It distinguishes from siblings like activate_plugin and install_plugin, but lacks nuance about scope or prerequisites.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use deactivate_plugin versus other plugin operations. No mention of prerequisites like the plugin being active, or consequences of deactivation.

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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