Update Project Pattern'S Segment Order

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

Annotations already provide idempotentHint: true, readOnlyHint: false, etc. The description adds 'only the supplied fields are changed' (partial update) and 'returns the modified object on success', which are useful behavioral details. No contradiction with 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 three sentences: purpose, context, and required parameters/API info. Every sentence adds value, no fluff, and the key information is front-loaded.

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?

For a simple update tool with good annotations and full schema coverage, the description covers purpose, partial update, required parameters, and API reference. It does not explain the format of the 'updated_order' array, but that is partially covered by the schema. Overall, complete enough for the tool's complexity.

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 lists required parameters but does not add meaning beyond the schema. It does not clarify the format of 'updated_order' (e.g., segment IDs or indices), which the schema describes as 'new position for each segment in the pattern'.

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 it updates the segment order on a project pattern, specifying the overall action and resource. It distinguishes itself from siblings like 'update_company_patterns_segment_order' by focusing on project-level patterns, and from add/remove segment tools via the verb 'update'.

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?

While the description implies it is for reordering segments, it lacks explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus related tools like 'add_segment_to_the_project_pattern' or 'remove_segment_from_the_project_pattern'. No when-not-to-use or alternative conditions are provided.

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