update_sync_config

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

No annotations exist, and the description only states it updates, but does not disclose whether it is destructive, requires specific permissions, or what side effects occur. The agent lacks essential behavioral context for a mutation operation.

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?

Although the description is extremely short (one sentence), it is under-specified and fails to convey necessary information. True conciseness requires clarity, which is absent here.

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?

Despite the presence of an output schema (not detailed), the description does not explain how to identify which sync configuration to update, what the return value indicates, or any operational constraints. This is inadequate for a mutation tool.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage and a single 'config' parameter defined only as an object with additionalProperties, the description adds no meaning beyond the parameter name. The agent cannot infer valid fields or 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 'Update sync configuration' restates the tool name with a generic verb. It fails to explain what a sync configuration is, whether it updates an existing one or creates a new one, and does not distinguish from siblings like delete_sync_config or validate_sync_config.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as delete_sync_config, validate_sync_config, or get_sync_config. There is no mention of prerequisites or context for invoking the update.

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