update_kb_article_visibility_profile

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It says the tool updates a rule, but does not disclose permissions, reversibility, side effects, or how omitted fields are treated.

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 tool purpose and then lists parameters compactly. Every sentence contributes useful information with no visible padding.

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 a mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, 0% schema description coverage, and a nested update_fields object, the description is incomplete. It covers the ID source and an example, but lacks permissions, field constraints, and side-effect details needed to invoke safely.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It explains that visibility_id is the KnowbaseItem_Profile entry ID obtained via get_kb_article_visibility and gives an example for update_fields, but does not fully specify allowed fields or nested update semantics.

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 a specific verb and resource: updating a visibility rule by profile for a KB article. It distinguishes the operation as profile-based rather than group-based, though it does not explicitly name the sibling update_kb_article_visibility_group.

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?

It provides a clear prerequisite for visibility_id, telling the agent to obtain it via get_kb_article_visibility. However, it gives no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus add_kb_article_visibility_profile or update_kb_article_visibility_group.

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