Update Service_template

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

Discloses PATCH semantics, emphasizing that only provided fields are changed. This adds valuable behavioral context beyond the annotations (which indicate destructiveHint=true, but the description clarifies it's a partial update, not destructive). Also mentions return format options.

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?

Very concise: 5 sentences covering purpose, usage, and return behavior. No unnecessary words; front-loaded with key 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?

Reasonably complete for an update tool with multiple optional fields. Explains partial update behavior and response format options. Lacks info on error handling or validation constraints, but schema covers parameter limits.

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 44%. The description reinforces the 'id' parameter's role but does not add meaning beyond the schema for other parameters like name, ports, protocol, etc. It does not compensate for undocumented parameters.

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?

Clearly states 'Update an existing service_template in NetBox (PATCH semantics — only provided fields are changed).' The verb 'Update' and resource 'service_template' are explicit, and it distinguishes from sibling tools like create, get, list, delete.

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?

Provides clear instructions: 'Supply the numeric 'id' and only the fields you want to change. Omitting a field leaves it unchanged.' This tells how to use the tool effectively. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this over alternatives like create_service_template.

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