Activate WordPress plugin

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

Annotations only indicate non-readonly and non-destructive behavior. The description adds a critical behavioral detail: the operation is asynchronous and a successful response only means the activation job has been queued. This helps set correct agent expectations beyond the annotations.

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?

Three short sentences, each earning its place: the action, the path/identifier guidance, and the async caveat. Information is front-loaded and there is no redundancy or fluff.

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 three-parameter action with no output schema, the description covers the key points: what it does, how to find the software id, and the async nature of the response. It could mention how to verify eventual completion, but this is not necessary for correct invocation.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds meaningful value by explaining that the 'software' identifier goes in the path and can be obtained from a specific endpoint's 'id' field. It also frames 'plugin' as an installed plugin slug, reinforcing the schema.

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 begins with a specific action and resource: 'Activate an installed plugin on a WordPress installation.' This clearly distinguishes the tool from related siblings like hosting_installWordPressPluginsV1, hosting_deployWordPressPluginV1, and hosting_deactivateWordPressPluginV1.

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?

The description gives clear context: the tool is for activation of an already-installed plugin and tells the agent where to find the required software identifier via GET /api/hosting/v1/wordpress/installations. It does not explicitly name alternative tools, but no exclusions are needed for this straightforward action.

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