update_webex_room

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

No annotations provided. Description discloses parameter aliasing (is_locked/is_moderated) and optionality. However, does not cover permissions, side effects, or whether updates are atomic. Adequate but not thorough.

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?

Description is front-loaded with purpose, then parameter list. Slightly verbose due to docstring format, but efficient and easy to scan. No wasted sentences.

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 no output schema, description states return type. All parameters explained. Lacks mention that room must exist before update. Nearly complete for a mutation tool.

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 0%, so description compensates well. Each parameter explained with notes (e.g., 'same property as is_locked'). Adds meaning beyond schema, but could include constraints like format or limits.

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?

Description clearly states 'Update an existing Webex room.' Specific verb+resource. Distinct from siblings like create, delete, get, list for rooms. No ambiguity.

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?

Implied usage: modify room properties. No explicit when-not or alternatives, but sibling tools for creating, deleting, getting rooms provide context. Lacks explicit guidance on when to avoid this tool.

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