kaiten_update_sd_template_answer

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Update', which implies mutation, but does not explain whether this is a partial update, whether the previous values are overwritten, what permissions are required, or what happens on success or failure.

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 concise sentence with no filler or redundancy. It is front-loaded with the action and resource, though it may be slightly too terse to carry the behavioral burden needed for a mutation tool.

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 three-parameter update operation with a fully documented schema, the minimal description is borderline adequate. However, the lack of annotation coverage and absence of any usage or behavioral context leaves the agent without important information about how the update behaves.

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 100%, so the individual parameters are already documented with types and descriptions. The description adds no additional semantic detail beyond naming the resource, which is acceptable given the schema completeness.

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 ('Update') and a clear resource ('a Service Desk template answer'), which distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_sd_template_answers, get_sd_template_answer, create_sd_template_answer, and delete_sd_template_answer. However, it offers no further detail about what aspects of the template answer are affected beyond what the schema already lists.

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 about when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as create or delete operations on the same resource. The description only states the action without any context, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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