update_component
Rename a component or change its URL.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | No | ||
| name | No | ||
| slug | Yes | ||
| component_id | Yes |
Rename a component or change its URL.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | No | ||
| name | No | ||
| slug | Yes | ||
| component_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already state readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description usefully narrows the mutation to name and URL changes only, implying a partial, non-destructive update, but says nothing about permissions, what happens to unmentioned fields, or how null values behave.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though its brevity contributes to the missing parameter and usage detail.
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 mutation tool with zero schema description coverage, a required slug and component_id, and no output schema, the description is too thin. An agent still lacks the identifiers' meaning and the conditions for a successful update.
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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must carry parameter meaning. It maps 'rename' to name and 'URL' to url, but leaves the required slug and component_id entirely unexplained, including what they identify and how they interact.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Rename a component or change its URL'), clearly distinguishing an update from create_component and delete_component siblings. It is clear but does not explicitly name those siblings or describe the full update scope.
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 on when to choose this over create_component, delete_component, or manage_component_group, and no mention of prerequisites such as required permissions or valid component identifiers.
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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