Update Backups

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=true, so the agent knows this mutates state and is potentially destructive. The description adds that it affects backup toggling and the window, which is useful context, but it doesn't disclose side effects (e.g., impact of turning off backups) or any permission requirements. With annotations covering the safety profile, this is adequate but not rich.

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?

A single sentence that is concise and front-loaded with the core action. No filler or redundant phrasing; every word 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?

Given 5 parameters, no output schema, and a low schema coverage, the description is incomplete. It does not explain required fields, the meaning of environment/region, or the implications of disabling backups. An agent calling this tool would need to infer too much from parameter names.

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 only 20% (only requestBody has a description), so the tool description must compensate. It loosely maps 'on or off' to the 'enabled' field and 'daily window' to 'window', but it gives no explanation for env, region, appSlug, or workspaceSlug. An agent cannot infer their purpose or required formats from the description alone.

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 the tool's function: toggling managed backups on/off and setting the daily window. It uses specific verbs ('turn on or off', 'set') and a specific resource ('managed backups'), distinguishing it from siblings like listBackups (read) and restoreBackup (restore).

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention that this is the write operation for backup settings, nor does it note any prerequisites or exclusions. Siblings like listBackups and restoreBackup exist, but no comparison or selection criteria are given.

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