madeonsol_price_alerts_update

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

Annotations indicate mutation (readOnlyHint false) and no destruction (destructiveHint false). The description adds the key behavioral detail that thresholds are immutable, which is beyond what annotations provide. It also implies partial updates (only specified fields change). No contradictions.

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?

Two sentences with no extraneous information. First sentence states updatable fields; second sentence states immutability. Front-loaded and efficient.

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?

With 5 parameters and no output schema, the description should explain what the tool returns or any side effects. It lacks output description and does not cover how delivery_mode or webhook_url changes behave. Annotations provide minimal behavioral context (openWorldHint, destructiveHint). Partially complete but missing return value.

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 only 20% (only id has description). The description lists the updatable fields (name, delivery mode, webhook URL, is_active) but does not explain each parameter's meaning, format, or constraints (e.g., delivery_mode options). It adds some value but does not fully compensate for low schema coverage.

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 action (update) and the resource (alert), and lists exactly which fields are updatable. It also explicitly notes which fields are immutable, distinguishing this tool from related tools like create, delete, get, and list.

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 does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when to update vs create/delete). It implies usage for updating specific fields but provides no comparison or exclusion criteria. The immutability note is helpful but not sufficient for full guidance.

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