sdcloud_update_template_mapping

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It only says 'Update' without disclosing whether it is idempotent, if it creates-on-update, or any side effects like overwriting fields. No mention of permissions or error conditions.

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 concise sentence. However, for a mutation tool with nested parameters, front-loading minimal info may omit critical details.

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 complexity (3 required params, nested body object, no output schema) and the rich set of sibling mapping tools, the description is too sparse. It does not explain what a device mapping is, how the body should be structured, or what the response looks like.

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 coverage is 33% (only body has a description). The description adds for body: 'JSON request body matching the target Security Director Cloud schema', which provides general shape but no concrete fields. Template_id and device_id lack any description. At 33% coverage, the description should compensate more.

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 'device mapping for a template'. It distinguishes itself from siblings like get, list, delete, and batch_save by specifying that it updates a single mapping for a given device and template.

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 such as sdcloud_batch_save_template_mappings or when prerequisites like fetching the existing mapping are needed.

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