Update group
update_groupRename a group.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Group id | |
| name | Yes |
update_groupRename a group.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Group id | |
| name | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
No schema history has been recorded yet.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description usefully narrows scope to renaming only, but leaves a notable gap: it never explains why a mere rename is flagged destructive (e.g., impact on attached campaigns or references), nor what permissions are required.
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 single sentence is front-loaded and contains zero filler. It is efficient, though arguably undersized for a destructive mutation rather than padded.
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 destructive, non-read-only mutation with no output schema and only half the parameters documented, the description omits too much: required permissions, side effects of the rename, and the return value are all unstated.
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 50%: 'id' is documented in the schema but 'name' has no description. The word 'Rename' implies 'name' is the new value, which is a small gain, but it never states whether the id refers to the group being modified or clarifies name length/uniqueness constraints.
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 gives a specific verb+resource ('Rename a group') and usefully narrows the tool to a single field change, distinguishing it from create_group and list_groups. It does not name any sibling explicitly, but the operation is unambiguous.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no mention of alternatives such as create_group or list_groups, and no prerequisites. The agent must infer that this tool applies only to existing groups and only changes their 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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