updateSwitchPort

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

The annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, and the description only says 'Update... configuration,' which adds no behavioral context beyond that hint. It does not disclose whether omitted fields are preserved, whether changes apply immediately, whether traffic is disrupted, or what response is returned.

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 efficient sentence that front-loads the action and resource, then gives concrete examples. The trailing 'etc.' is slightly vague, but overall the phrasing is compact and easy to parse.

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 12-parameter mutation tool with destructiveHint=true and no output schema, the description is too thin. It omits usage context, required identifiers, behavior around partially specified updates, and likely effects or return values, leaving an agent to infer important operational details.

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 75%, so most parameters already have descriptions. The tool description adds a helpful high-level summary of the settings involved, but it does not clarify units, allowed values, or the role of required parameters like switchMac and portId beyond what the schema already provides.

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 the verb ('Update'), the resource ('switch port configuration'), and lists representative settings (profile, PoE, speed, STP, isolation). It is distinguishable as the general-purpose port updater, though it does not explicitly differentiate itself from sibling setSwitchPort* 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?

No guidance is given about when to use updateSwitchPort versus the many sibling tools such as setSwitchPortProfile, setSwitchPortPoe, or batchSetSwitchPort*. The description does not state whether this is the preferred tool for multiple settings at once or whether specific single-purpose setters should be used instead.

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