Bulk Update Scores

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full burden. It mentions the requirements but fails to explain what happens if confirm is false or dryRun is true (e.g., simulation vs execution). It also omits side effects like overwriting existing scores or irreversibility.

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, achieving conciseness. However, it sacrifices essential detail, making it somewhat under-specified rather than optimally compact.

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 tool's complexity (15 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is grossly incomplete. It does not explain the behavior of bulk updates, the required structure of the body, or typical usage patterns.

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?

With 15 parameters and 0% schema description coverage, the description adds minimal value. It only mentions 'body.updates' without explaining its structure or the roles of other parameters like id, to, from, etc. The agent has insufficient information to construct valid requests.

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 tool does a 'Bulk update custom format scores from body.updates.' The verb 'bulk update' and resource 'custom format scores' are specific, and it distinguishes from siblings like update_custom_format_score (singular) and simulate_score_change.

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 specifies prerequisites ('Requires confirm=true and dryRun=false') but does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs alternatives (e.g., update_custom_format_score, simulate_score_change). The context is clear but lacks exclusions or alternative guidance.

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