edubase_put_quiz_settings

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

Annotations provide a safety profile (not read-only, idempotent, not destructive), and the description adds valuable detail about exactly what is replaced (the complete configuration) and what is preserved (questions, question groups, and selection/filtering/export settings). This clarifies the overwrite behavior beyond the annotations. No contradiction with 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 is two sentences, efficient and front-loaded with the core action. Minor redundancy: the phrase 'the other Quiz set' is slightly awkward but clear. No unnecessary content.

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 the output schema exists and the two parameters are fully documented, the description adequately covers the copy semantics, exclusions (questions and groups), and preserved properties. It could mention error conditions or merge behavior, but the 'replace' semantics are clearly stated.

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 schema covers 100% of the two parameters with descriptions, so the baseline applies. The description adds minimal semantic value, only clarifying the direction of copying (target gets source's config), which the schema already conveys.

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 a specific verb ('Replace') and a specific resource (Quiz set configuration), and explains that only configuration is copied while questions and question groups are not. This differentiates it from copying an entire quiz, though it does not explicitly name a sibling tool such as edubase_patch_quiz_settings for a partial update.

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 implies when to use the tool: when you need another quiz's configuration but want to keep the target's questions, selection, filtering, and export settings. However, it does not explicitly state when NOT to use it or mention alternatives like edubase_post_quiz_settings or edubase_patch_quiz_settings. Usage guidance is present but implicit.

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