smartsuite_update_dashboard_widget

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

Annotations only provide readOnlyHint=false, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It does so thoroughly: explains that params is replaced wholesale, that updating params can reset widget height (advising to also pass size), and that position uses columns for x and pixels for y. This adds significant value beyond annotations.

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 front-loaded with the core purpose, then lists modifications concisely. It contains all necessary warnings and explanations in a single paragraph. While slightly long (5 sentences), every sentence adds essential context. Minor redundancy in listing 'settings' and then enumerating them, but overall efficient.

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 10 parameters, no output schema, and nested objects, the description covers the main use cases, prerequisites, side effects, and references a companion tool. It explains the critical params replacement and height reset. Lacks information on return value or error handling, but completeness is high 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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds meaning by clarifying the coordinate units (x/width columns, y/height pixels), the replacement behavior of params, and linking tabId to moving widgets. It doesn't detail every parameter but compensates for nested objects and complex behaviors.

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 tool updates a dashboard widget's settings and/or layout, listing specific attributes (position, size, name, color, etc.). It distinguishes itself by being the update counterpart to add/remove widgets, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with siblings. Still, purpose is unmistakable.

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?

Explicitly states the required mode (readwrite/admin) and environment variable (SMARTSUITE_ENABLE_SCHEMA_WRITE=true). Provides guidance on updating params (read first, pass full object) and warns about height reset. Does not explicitly list when NOT to use it or compare to alternatives, but context is clear.

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