oci_kafka_update_cluster_config

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

Discloses asynchronous operation and recommends tracking via oci_kafka_get_work_request. States no new version is created. Without annotations, this provides key behavioral details, though permissions and error handling are not covered.

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?

Compact and front-loaded: each sentence adds unique value. No redundant or vague 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?

Covers all essential aspects for an update tool: what it updates, async behavior, version impact, and parameter meanings. Output schema exists, so return values are not needed.

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?

All three parameters are explained in the Args block, providing meaningful descriptions beyond the bare schema types. Schema coverage is 0%, so the description fully compensates.

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 it updates an OCI Kafka cluster configuration's name or tags, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like create, delete, list, etc.

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?

Mentions requirement for --allow-writes and notes that updating metadata does not create a new version. However, it does not explicitly contrast with alternatives like create or update cluster, leaving some implicit context.

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