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panelica_file_manager_patch_v1_files_ownership

Change file ownership, group, and permissions recursively. Set owner, group, and octal permissions for specified paths.

Instructions

Change file ownership

HTTP: PATCH /v1/files/ownership Category: File Manager

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYesRequest body (application/json)
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose behavior. It only states 'Change file ownership' without mentioning idempotency, side effects, required privileges, or behavior when paths are invalid.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very concise but lacks necessary detail. While it is efficiently short, it sacrifices completeness for brevity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (nested body, multiple parameters) and absence of annotations or output schema, the description is severely incomplete. It explains nothing about the effect of parameters like 'recursive' or the relationship between ownership and permissions.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The schema covers all parameters with descriptions (though 'path' description is empty). The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states 'Change file ownership', which clearly identifies the verb and resource. However, it does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'panelica_file_manager_patch_v1_files_permissions' which also changes file attributes, risking confusion.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like the permissions patching tool. The description lacks usage context or prerequisites.

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

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