Update WooCommerce Setting

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

Annotations already declare idempotentHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds value by providing example value types (e.g., 'yes/no' for woocommerce_calc_taxes) and common setting groups, but does not disclose additional behavior 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 opens with the core instruction and a quick example, then provides a well-organized list of common settings. It is longer than minimal, but the list is practical and earns its place.

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 simple update tool with only 3 required parameters and a response_format enum, the description covers the essential usage context and common inputs. It does not explain return values, but no output schema exists and the tool's behavior is straightforward.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. The description goes further by listing concrete setting IDs grouped by category, giving the agent real values to use for 'setting_id' and 'group' beyond the schema examples.

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?

Clear verb ('Update'), specific resource ('single WooCommerce setting'), and distinct scope ('by group and setting ID'). The example and common settings list differentiate it from siblings like wc_get_settings and wc_update_product.

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?

Implied usage is clear: this is for updating WooCommerce settings, not reading them (wc_get_settings) or updating products. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives.

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