update_pagerduty_notification

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure, but it only states 'Update' without specifying whether the update is additive or idempotent, what fields are overwritten, or if any side effects occur (e.g., triggering events). This leaves significant ambiguity.

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 concise (one sentence) but overly minimal. It lacks structure such as sections or examples that would help the agent quickly grasp the tool's function. While efficient, it sacrifices informativeness.

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 tool has 6 required parameters and no output schema, the description is too brief. It does not explain return values, error conditions, or the impact on existing integrations, leaving the agent underinformed for proper usage.

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 100%, so the schema already documents parameters adequately. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, meeting the baseline expectation for high coverage, but missing a chance to clarify parameter relationships or constraints.

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 ('Update') and the resource ('PagerDuty notification integration'), providing a specific verb+resource pair. However, it does not differentiate from siblings like update_opsgenie_notification or create_pagerduty_notification, missing an opportunity to clarify its unique 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 usage guidelines are provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as when to update vs create a notification, nor does it mention any prerequisites like requiring an existing integration.

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