Maa Self Update

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states only that the CLI is updated, without explaining permissions, network use, what a forced update does, or whether the CLI is replaced or restarted.

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 short phrase with no wasted words, but it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. It provides no structure or detail for an agent to act on.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained in detail. However, with no annotations and an undocumented force parameter, the definition omits essential context for a mutation tool, including prerequisites and the effect of forcing the update.

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 sole parameter, force, has no description in the schema and is never mentioned in the tool description. With 0% schema description coverage, the description fails to compensate for this gap, leaving the parameter's meaning entirely unexplained.

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 gives a specific verb and resource: updating maa-cli itself. It is clear what the tool does, but it does not distinguish this from likely-overlapping siblings such as maa_update_cli or maa_install_cli.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus maa_update_cli, maa_update_core, or maa_install_cli, despite several related update/install siblings. The agent is left to infer the conditions from the tool names alone.

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