update_home_section

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

The description adds a behavioral constraint (all fields required) but does not disclose other behaviors like side effects, required permissions, or what occurs upon update. Annotations are sparse, so description could have done more.

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 short sentence, making it very concise. It front-loads the purpose. However, it sacrifices informativeness for brevity.

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 6 required parameters, no output schema, and low schema coverage, the description is grossly incomplete. It fails to explain the function of each parameter or the overall effect of the update.

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?

With only 17% schema description coverage, the description should compensate for the undocumented parameters. Instead, it provides no meaning for the five other parameters beyond the schema's basic types.

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 verb 'Update' and the resource 'home page story section', and includes a notable constraint 'all fields must be supplied'. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'add_home_section' and 'remove_home_section'.

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 only mentions a constraint ('all fields must be supplied') but provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, or when not to use it.

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