alcove_pin_update

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Only states 'Update', implying mutation, but fails to disclose whether updates are partial/full, side effects, permission requirements, or impact on other fields.

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?

Extremely concise at one sentence, but this sacrifices useful detail. It is not structured to front-load key information beyond the basic purpose. Every word earns its place, but more structure would improve usability.

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 14 parameters and no parameter descriptions, the description is critically incomplete. The existence of an output schema does not compensate for the lack of input semantics and behavioral context. A minimal description for a complex 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 description coverage is 0%, meaning the schema provides no descriptions for any of the 14 parameters. The description 'Update a pinned personal note' adds zero parameter-specific meaning, leaving the agent completely in the dark about parameter semantics.

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 'Update a pinned personal note' clearly states the action (update) and the resource (pinned personal note). It implicitly distinguishes from tools like alcove_pin_add (create) and alcove_pin_archive (archive) but lacks explicit differentiation.

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 like alcove_pin_add, alcove_pin_archive, or alcove_pin_get. The description does not mention prerequisites, limitations, or common usage scenarios.

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