update_channel_by_id_api_v1_channels

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

No annotations exist and the description provides no behavioral details such as whether this performs a partial or full update, permissions required, error handling, or side effects.

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 that merely restates the tool name. It is under-specified rather than concise, failing to earn its place by providing additional value.

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?

With 9 parameters, no output schema details, and a complex ecosystem of sibling tools, the description is far too minimal to adequately inform an agent about correct usage.

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 has 0% description coverage and the description adds no meaning to any of the 9 parameters. Critical fields like 'data', 'name', and 'group_ids' are left entirely unexplained.

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 'Update Channel By Id' clearly indicates the action (update) and resource (channel by ID), but does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'update_channel_webhook' or other channel update operations.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as create, delete, or get channel tools. The agent receives no context about prerequisites or appropriate use cases.

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