lattice_update_registry

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

No annotations provided; description only lists updatable fields but lacks disclosure of side effects, permissions, reversibility, or return behavior.

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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with key action and fields, no fluff. However, may be too brief given the tool's complexity.

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?

No output schema, but description omits return values, required permissions, and preconditions. Incomplete for an update tool with 7 parameters.

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 only 14%; description adds meaning by naming updatable fields, but does not detail parameter format or constraints for fields beyond 'id'.

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 a registry' and lists specific fields (URL, type, credentials, active flag), distinguishing it from siblings like create, delete, test, list.

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?

Implies usage for modifying registry settings, but no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternatives (e.g., test_registry for testing credentials).

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