discord_edit_role

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does disclose one meaningful limitation (cannot edit roles above the bot) and implies mutation, but it omits other important behavioral details such as permission requirements, failure modes, or whether changes are applied immediately.

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 extremely concise and front-loaded, clearly stating the action, resource, and a key limitation in just two short sentences. There is no filler or redundant phrasing.

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 tool with nine parameters, no annotations, and many closely related sibling tools, this description is too thin. It explains one important limitation but does not clarify parameter semantics, required permissions, confirmation behavior, or how to route to alternative role tools.

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% and the description names none of the nine parameters. Parameters like 'confirm', 'hoist', and 'permissions' are opaque to an agent, especially 'confirm', which could easily be misinterpreted without explanation.

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 identifies the action (edit) and resource (an existing role), which distinguishes it from create/delete role tools. However, it does not speak to how it differs from related role-modification siblings like discord_set_role_permissions or discord_move_role.

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 implicitly signals the primary use case: editing a role. The constraint 'Cannot edit roles above the bot' provides an important condition, but there is no explicit guidance on when to choose this tool over alternatives like discord_set_role_permissions or discord_move_role.

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