configure_channel

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

Annotations give idempotentHint=true, so description adds value by clarifying partial updates ('Only specified parameters will be changed'). Does not contradict annotations. Could mention persistence or side effects but sufficient.

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, no fluff, front-loaded with main action. Every part earns its place.

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 7 parameters and annotations present, description covers partial update behavior. No output schema needed. Could elaborate on return value or confirmation, but adequate for a configuration tool.

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% with good descriptions. Description adds only the general note about partial updates, not parameter-specific semantics. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

Clear verb 'Configure' and resource 'analog channel's parameters'. Note about partial updates distinguishes from related tools like configure_acquisition. Specific and unambiguous.

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?

Implies one can change only specified parameters, but no explicit guidance on when to use vs siblings like configure_acquisition or get_channel. No prerequisites or context provided.

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