skylight_update_household_config

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

Annotations indicate readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, which already convey that this is a write operation that is not destructive. The description adds no behavioral context beyond 'update'—it does not mention scope, side effects, or which settings are affected. No contradiction exists, but the description provides little added value.

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?

'Update household configuration' is short and readable, but it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. For a tool with three parameters and no schema descriptions, this brevity does not serve the agent; it reads more like a title than a functional description.

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 no output schema, no parameter descriptions, and no usage guidance, the description leaves the agent unable to determine what values to supply or what effect the update has. Even for a simple tool, the lack of context makes correct invocation largely guesswork.

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 0%, and the description does not mention frameId, disney_screensaver, or disney_profile_pictures. The property names are somewhat self-explanatory, but the description adds no meaning beyond the raw schema and does nothing to clarify the role of frameId or the effect of each boolean.

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 ('Update') and resource ('household configuration'), making its core purpose clear. It is distinguishable from the sibling skylight_get_household_config because 'update' implies modification. However, it does not specify which aspects of the household configuration are changed, so it falls short of a 5.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as skylight_get_household_config or skylight_update_frame. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or context clues about the intended use case, so the agent must rely on inference.

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