redmine_news_update

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

Annotations are absent, so the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Update', implying mutation, but does not mention effects, idempotency, required permissions, failure scenarios, or that it replaces the entire news object. This is a significant gap for a mutable operation.

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 one short sentence, front-loaded with the action. It is not verbose, but it is under-specified rather than genuinely concise — the endpoint adds little value and no other useful information is packed in.

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?

For a tool with a nested object parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, this description is drastically incomplete. It fails to explain what 'news' may contain, any update semantics, or expected results, leaving an agent with almost no context to call it 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 description coverage is 0% and the description provides no parameter meaning. It does not explain that 'id' is the news identifier or what structure the 'news' object should have. Given the nested object with additionalProperties allowed, this absence is critical for correct invocation.

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?

Description states a clear verb and resource: 'Update news'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like redmine_news_create and redmine_news_delete. However, it adds little beyond restating the tool name and provides the HTTP endpoint, which is not directly useful for an AI agent.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, conditions, or exclusions. The sibling context implies the operation, but the description itself offers no usage direction.

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