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woo_update_product_meta

Update WooCommerce product meta data using a product ID and custom key-value pairs. Directly manage product attributes and custom fields.

Instructions

Update product meta data

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesProduct ID
metaYesMeta key-value pairs
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It fails to disclose whether meta updates are additive or replace all keys, whether the operation is reversible, or any side effects. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely short (3 words) but conveys the essential action and resource. While it could include more detail for clarity, it is not verbose and serves as a minimal viable description.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no annotations, no output schema, and the complexity of updating arbitrary meta data, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on merge/replace behavior, validation, and response format. Essential context is missing.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Parameters 'id' and 'meta' have basic schema descriptions ('Product ID', 'Meta key-value pairs'), totaling 100% coverage. However, the description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Update product meta data' clearly identifies the action (update) and resource (product meta data). It distinguishes from sibling tools like woo_update_product (core fields) and woo_get_product_meta (retrieval). The name and context make it specific to WooCommerce product meta.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as woo_update_product or woo_update_variation. The description does not mention prerequisites, limitations, or scenarios where this tool is preferred.

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

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