Update Collection

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It merely states 'rename' without disclosing behavioral traits such as idempotency, return value, or side effects on linked documents. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient.

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 a single concise sentence, but it sacrifices necessary detail. It is front-loaded but under-specified, leaving gaps in transparency and completeness.

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 rename operation with three parameters and no output schema, the description captures the core action but omits prerequisites, return value, and potential side effects. It is minimally adequate.

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?

The input schema has only 33% parameter description coverage (only 'name' is described). The description adds no value beyond the schema; it does not explain what 'workspaceId' or 'collectionId' represent or how to obtain them.

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 renames a collection, which is specific and matches the input schema that only includes a 'name' parameter. However, the tool name 'update_collection' suggests broader updates, so some ambiguity remains about whether other fields are updatable. The description effectively distinguishes it from 'delete_collection' and 'create_collection' but not from 'update_collection_rules'.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description only states what it does without mentioning when not to use it or which sibling to choose for related tasks like updating collection rules.

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