update_solution

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Update an existing solution by slug' but omits critical details: whether the update is partial or full, idempotency, required permissions, error behavior (e.g., if slug not found), or side effects.

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 sentence, which is concise but lacks necessary depth. It is front-loaded with the action, but fails to earn its place by adding useful detail about parameters, behavior, or usage context.

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 high parameter count, lack of annotations, and no output schema, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain the purpose of each field, whether updates are partial, or how to handle the multi-language objects. The agent would struggle to use this tool correctly.

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 0% and the description provides no explanation of any of the 15 parameters. Complex nested objects (title, summary, body with language keys) and fields like pillar_id, tag_slugs are left unexplained. The description adds no value beyond the raw schema.

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 verb 'Update' and the resource 'solution', and specifies identification by slug. It distinguishes from siblings like create_solution or delete_solution by implying an existing record, but does not explicitly differentiate from update_session or update_story.

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 usage guidance is provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool versus create_solution, nor does it mention prerequisites or when not to use it. The agent is left to infer that it is for modifying existing solutions.

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