updateTimeEntry

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

No annotations are available, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Update time entry' and provides no details on mutation semantics, required permissions, partial vs. full replacement, or response behavior, offering no value beyond the tool name.

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 extremely short and front-loaded, but it is under-specified; the single sentence merely restates the tool name and provides no additional information, making it not a genuinely concise contribution.

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 complex nested schema with many time_entry fields, no output schema, and no annotations, this one-line description is completely inadequate for an agent to correctly select and invoke the tool. It lacks essential context about required parameters and behavior.

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 names no parameters such as timeEntryId or hours. It adds no meaning beyond the raw schema, failing to clarify required fields or the structure of the time_entry body.

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?

Description 'Update time entry' uses a specific verb and resource, clearly indicating a modification operation on a time entry. It distinguishes from sibling time entry tools (create/get/delete) through its update action, though it doesn't explicitly describe scope or alternatives.

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 like createTimeEntry or getTimeEntries. The description lacks prerequisites, context, or exclusions, leaving the agent without decision support.

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