seerr_update_settings_metadatas

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, so the agent knows this is a write operation. The description adds that it 'modifies your Seerr instance,' which is slightly more specific but largely redundant. No additional context about auth, reversibility, or side effects is given.

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 sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource. The 'WRITE:' prefix adds a bit of emphasis but does not make the text unnecessarily long.

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?

The tool's schema is opaque due to the generic body, and the description does not explain what metadata settings are, what keys the body accepts, or whether special permissions are needed. The output schema exists but does not compensate for the missing parameter semantics and usage guidance.

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?

The schema contains a single generic 'body' object with no property descriptions and additionalProperties: true, giving 0% schema coverage. The description does not mention the body or list any valid fields for metadata settings, leaving the agent completely in the dark about what to send.

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 clearly states the action ('Update'), the resource ('Metadata settings'), and includes a warning that it modifies the Seerr instance. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like seerr_list_settings_metadatas, which only reads settings.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives like listing or testing metadata settings. The 'WRITE:' prefix is a safety warning, not usage context, and no alternatives or prerequisites are mentioned.

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