puttemplategroup

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits but only states 'updates'. It does not mention what happens if the group doesn't exist, whether partial updates are allowed, or any side effects, leaving the agent uninformed about mutation behavior.

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 concise sentence with no redundancy. It effectively communicates the core action without wasted words.

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 lack of annotations and output schema, the description is inadequate. It does not explain the return value (e.g., updated group object or success status), nor does it cover error conditions or required permissions, making it incomplete for a mutation 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 100%, and the descriptions (e.g., 'Group id', 'The group name') are clear but minimal. The tool description adds no additional context beyond the schema, so it meets the baseline but doesn't enhance parameter understanding.

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 'Updates a template group' clearly states the verb and resource, distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'putdevicegroup' by the specific resource type (template group vs device group). However, it doesn't elaborate on what a template group is, leaving some ambiguity.

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 usage guidelines are provided. The description doesn't indicate when to use this tool over alternatives like 'posttemplategroup' (create) or 'deletetemplategroup' (delete), nor does it mention any prerequisites or context.

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