Update Meeting Category

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

Annotations already indicate write operations. The description adds that only supplied fields are changed and returns the modified object, which is useful. However, it does not discuss authorization needs, rate limits, or side effects beyond the update.

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 fairly concise with 4 sentences, front-loading the purpose. It includes endpoint and API section info, which may be unnecessary but not excessive.

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?

No output schema exists, so the description should ideally clarify return format beyond 'modified object'. The tool is simple, and the description adequately covers usage, but it lacks details on the meeting_category object structure.

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 schema already documents all parameters. The description lists required parameters but adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides. The meeting_category object is described only as an object, without explaining its expected structure.

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 states it updates a meeting category, but the phrase 'update an existing Meetings' is ambiguous and could mislead the agent into thinking it updates meetings themselves, not categories. While the tool name and title clarify, the description lacks explicit differentiation from siblings like update_meeting.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., create_meeting_category, delete_meeting_category) or when not to use it. The description only says 'Use this to update', providing no context for decision-making.

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