modsecurity_global_update

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only says 'Update' and mentions that confirm is 'Required.' It does not explain whether the update overwrites existing settings, what permissions are needed, whether the change is reversible, or what the confirm parameter actually controls. The confirm note also conflicts with the schema, where confirm is optional and defaults to false.

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 short and front-loaded with the main action, avoiding unnecessary filler. However, the Args section is under-specified, and the 'confirm: Required' line is inaccurate against the schema, so the brevity reflects under-specification more than well-crafted conciseness.

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 global mutation tool with an open-ended values object, no annotations, and no schema parameter descriptions, this description is inadequate. The presence of an output schema reduces the need to document return values, but the agent still lacks essential understanding of what values may contain and what confirm means in practice.

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%, so the description must compensate. It labels 'values' as a 'Config object' and mentions 'confirm,' but it does not define the accepted keys or structure of the config object, nor confirm's expected value. The statement that confirm is 'Required' is misleading because the schema lists only 'values' as required and gives confirm a default of false.

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 uses a specific verb ('Update') and a clear resource ('global ModSecurity configuration'), so an agent can tell this is a mutation of the global config. It differentiates from the likely getter sibling 'modsecurity_global', though it does not explicitly distinguish itself from other ModSecurity config tools like 'modsecurity_all_configs'.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings such as 'modsecurity_global', 'modsecurity_all_configs', or 'modsecurity_user_configs'. No context is given about prerequisites, scope, or when another ModSecurity tool would be more appropriate.

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