edit_user_profile

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

The description implies a write operation but does not disclose potential side effects, permissions required, idempotency, or what happens on success/failure. With no annotations, the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure and fails to meet that need.

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 one sentence and front-loaded, but its brevity sacrifices clarity and completeness. It is concise to a fault, lacking any structural elements that would help an agent parse key information.

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 lack of annotations, no output schema, and 6 parameters with no descriptions, the one-sentence description is severely incomplete. It does not address return values, error handling, or parameter constraints, leaving the agent with insufficient context to use the tool reliably.

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?

The input schema has 6 parameters with 0% description coverage, and the tool's description adds no explanation for any parameter. The agent must guess the meaning of fields like 'home_page', 'location', and 'profile' without any guidance.

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 'Edit' and the resource 'user's profile data', indicating a mutation operation on a specific entity. However, it does not differentiate from other edit tools like 'edit_item_in_wantlist' or 'edit_release_rating', which are siblings with similar action verbs.

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. There are no exclusions, prerequisites, or context about typical use cases, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

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