discord_edit_role

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

The description does not disclose side effects, such as whether the role is partially updated, whether it fails if the role does not exist, or if it requires specific permissions. No annotations are provided to supplement this.

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, concise sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary verbosity.

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?

Given the complexity of editing a role (9 parameters, no output schema), the description is minimal. It does not explain return values, error conditions, or how to identify the role beyond the roleId parameter, leaving significant gaps for an agent.

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?

Only 3 of 9 parameters (color, position, permissions) have descriptions in the schema. The tool description itself adds no parameter semantics, and the remaining parameters (name, hoist, reason, roleId, guildId, mentionable) rely solely on self-explanatory names.

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 action (edits) and the resource (existing role in a Discord server), distinguishing it from sibling tools like discord_create_role and discord_delete_role.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as discord_create_role or discord_assign_role. It does not mention prerequisites like needing the role ID or permissions.

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