Update Configurable Field Set

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

Annotations already indicate it is not read-only and not destructive; the description adds that only supplied fields are changed (partial update) and returns the modified object. However, it does not disclose potential side effects, authorization requirements, or rate limits. The added value beyond annotations is modest.

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 succinct, uses bullet-point style listing for required parameters, includes the endpoint and API location, and front-loads the purpose. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

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 8 parameters and no output schema, the description covers the basic operation, return value, and API location but omits error handling, response format details, and validation rules. It is adequate but not comprehensive.

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 the description adds little beyond echoing required parameters (company_id, id, name, fields) already marked required in the schema. No additional semantic meaning is provided for the parameters.

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 'Update Configurable Field Set' and specifies an action on an existing resource, distinguishing it from create, delete, or duplicate siblings. The verb 'update' and resource 'configurable field set' are explicit.

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?

The description mentions partial updates ('only the supplied fields are changed') and lists required parameters, but does not explicitly tell when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'create_configurable_field_sets'. The guidance is implicit through the update operation but lacks explicit exclusions or when-not-to-use.

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