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profile.update
DestructiveIdempotent

Change the user's own profile: first and last name, job title (from the organization's list), @handle, pronouns, bio, phone number, status line, timezone and out-of-office days. Only the fields given change. Who sees each field is a preference (preferences.update profileVisibility). Working hours: working_hours.update.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bioNoUp to 280 characters; empty clears it
jobNoA job title from the organization's Jobs list, by name; jobs are never created here
phoneNoPhone number as the user wrote it: digits, spaces and + ( ) - . only, at least 3 digits; empty clears it. Who sees it is a preference.
handleNoThe @handle of the public profile
statusNoThe status line next to the name; null clears it
lastNameNo
pronounsNoEmpty clears them
timezoneNoIANA zone, e.g. Europe/Berlin
firstNameNo
outOfOfficeNoWhole-day time off in the calendar, inclusive days; the list replaces current and future whole-day time off, past time off is kept; to: null = until further notice; null clears it

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
savedYesEach changed field as saved

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / phone
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Phone number as the user wrote it: digits, spaces and + ( ) - . only, at least 3 digits; empty clears it. Who sees it is a preference.",
      +  "maxLength": 32,
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Added

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true; the description adds the important mitigating fact that 'Only the fields given change', i.e. this is a partial patch rather than a replace. It does not warn which operations are destructive (e.g. clearing fields with empty strings, replacing the out-of-office list) or note handle-uniqueness/auth requirements, so the destructive hint is unexplained.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Three short sentences: capability and field list first, then the partial-update rule, then the two cross-references. No filler, and the most decision-relevant fact (only given fields change) is front-loaded near the top.

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

Completeness4/5

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

An output schema exists, so return values need no explanation, and the cross-tool routing plus patch semantics cover the main agent risks for a 10-parameter mutation. What is missing is any statement of consequences for clearing fields or replacing out-of-office ranges, and confirmation requirements for a tool flagged destructive.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 80%, so the schema already documents almost every field, including the out-of-office replacement rule and empty-string clearing. The description only restates the field list and adds that the job title must come from the organization's Jobs list, which the schema also says. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose5/5

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

States a specific verb (change) and resource (the user's own profile) and enumerates the exact fields it can modify. The 'own profile' scoping implicitly separates it from the sibling member.update_profile, so an agent can select between them without opening either schema.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explicitly routes two adjacent concerns elsewhere: field visibility goes to preferences.update (profileVisibility) and working hours go to working_hours.update, which prevents misdirected calls. It does not explicitly state a when-not condition versus member.update_profile, leaving that to inference from 'own'.

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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