update_file
Update file metadata such as name and GCODE analysis.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | ||
| item_id | Yes | ||
| analysis | No | ||
| printers | No | ||
| printer_groups | No | ||
| printer_models | No | ||
| remove_thumbnail | No |
Update file metadata such as name and GCODE analysis.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | ||
| item_id | Yes | ||
| analysis | No | ||
| printers | No | ||
| printer_groups | No | ||
| printer_models | No | ||
| remove_thumbnail | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / printer_groupsAdded value: +{
+ "type": "string"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description merely reiterates the update nature already implied by annotations (readOnlyHint=false). It adds no context about side effects, prerequisites, or how analysis updates behave, offering no additional transparency 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?
The description is a single succinct sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource, with no unnecessary words.
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 complex 7-parameter mutating tool with no output schema, the description is minimal and fails to explain many parameters or behaviors, resulting in incomplete contextual coverage.
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?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description compensates for only two parameters (name and analysis) while leaving printers, printer_groups, printer_models, and remove_thumbnail unexplained. This is insufficient for a 7-parameter tool.
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 that the tool updates file metadata and specifies examples like name and GCODE analysis. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools such as set_file_printers or move_file, so it is clear but lacks sibling distinction.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention exclusions or refer to sibling tools, leaving the agent to infer usage solely from the name.
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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