Update a change request

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

Annotations indicate non-readOnly, non-idempotent. Description adds HTTP method (PATCH) implicating partial update. No side effects or auth requirements mentioned. Adequate given annotations, but could be improved by explicitly stating it's a partial update.

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?

Description is a single clear sentence plus path. Front-loaded with action. Could benefit from a hint about partial update, but no wasted words.

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 mutation tool with a nested request body and no output schema, the description lacks details on updatable fields, expected response, or error scenarios. OpenWorldHint suggests arbitrary body, but no guidance.

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 coverage is 100%. Description adds minimal value beyond schema: shows path parameter mapping. Body parameter description is generic. With full schema coverage, baseline is 3.

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?

Description clearly states 'Update a change request' and provides the HTTP path. It distinguishes from create, get, merge, etc., but does not differentiate from the sibling 'gitbook_update_change_request' which may be similar or identical.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives like creating, merging, or getting change requests. No prerequisites or context for appropriate usage are provided.

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