Workspace Update Workspace

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

Annotations already declare non-destructive write with openWorldHint, so safety is covered. The description adds that only the name field is meaningfully writable, which is real added context, but says nothing about required permissions, whether renames are reversible, or what noDuplicates actually changes about the operation.

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?

Two short sentences, operation stated first, parameter note second. Efficient with no filler; the phrasing 'body requires name' is slightly terse but readable.

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?

Output schema exists so return values need no explanation, and annotations cover the safety profile. For a two-parameter nested-body tool, the description does enough to guide a call, though it would be complete with one clause on permissions and what noDuplicates controls.

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 body is a free-form object with additionalProperties: true, so the description is carrying the whole burden. It partially compensates by naming the body keys 'name' (required) and optional 'noDuplicates', but leaves workspace_id unexplained and doesn't describe the type/format of name or the semantics of noDuplicates.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Update (rename) a workspace'), which distinguishes it from sibling update tools like workspace_update_file or workspace_update_tag. The parenthetical narrows scope to renaming, though it isn't explicit that this is the ONLY mutation supported.

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 statement of when to use this versus workspace_update_file, workspace_update_tag, or other workspace operations, and no prerequisites (e.g. admin permission on the workspace). The '(rename)' hint implies usage but no alternative or exclusion is ever named.

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