Batch Update Base Plan States

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It only notes 'Disabled in read-only mode,' which signals a write operation, but does not explain effects, failure behavior, permissions, idempotency, or batch constraints. This is thin for a mutating batch operation.

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 two short sentences with no filler. The first sentence communicates the action and scope; the second adds a relevant mode restriction. Every word earns its place.

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?

With full parameter schema coverage and an output schema present, the core invocation contract is adequately supported. Yet the description under-specifies behavioral aspects of a batch mutation and does not explicitly route to the single-item sibling tools, making it minimally viable rather than fully complete.

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%, and the schema already documents all three parameters, including the nested activateBasePlanRequest/deactivateBasePlanRequest structure. The description adds only general activate/deactivate intent, which is enough to meet the baseline but not to elevate it.

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 ('activate or deactivate'), a specific resource ('multiple base plans'), and the key batch property ('in a single operation'). This clearly distinguishes it from the single-plan siblings activate_base_plan and deactivate_base_plan.

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 clearly frames this as the batched variant for multiple base plans, which implies when to use it. However, it does not explicitly name the single-item alternatives or state when not to use this tool, so the guidance is clear but not fully explicit.

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