Update Power_outlet_template

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

Annotations provide destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=true. The description adds the PATCH semantics (only provided fields changed) and the response format option, which goes beyond annotations. However, it lacks details on permissions, error handling, or what happens if the id doesn't exist.

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, usage instruction, and return value. It is concise, front-loaded, and every sentence adds value. No unnecessary information.

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?

The tool has 9 parameters and no output schema. The description covers only id, patch semantics, and response format. It does not explain the contents of the returned Markdown or JSON, nor does it provide examples or edge cases. Adequate but has gaps.

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 only 22% (only id and response_format have descriptions). The description only explains id and response_format via text, leaving the remaining 7 parameters (name, type, label, feed_leg, power_port, description, device_type) without explanation. The description does not compensate for the low coverage.

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 'Update an existing power_outlet_template in NetBox' using a specific verb and resource. It also mentions PATCH semantics, which differentiates it from create and delete sibling tools.

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?

The description provides explicit instructions: 'Supply the numeric id and only the fields you want to change. Omitting a field leaves it unchanged.' This tells the agent how and when to use the tool. While it doesn't explicitly state when not to use it, the context is clear.

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