onetime_product_purchase_options_batch_update_states

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

The description discloses the batch limit but no other behavioral details. Without annotations, it fails to mention auth requirements, idempotency, partial failure handling, or side effects. The mutation nature is implied but not elaborated.

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?

One sentence, directly stating the core function and constraint. No extraneous 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?

The description is too minimal for a batch state-update operation. It does not define possible states, the structure of the requests array, or what success/error responses look like. Without an output schema, more detail is warranted.

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 covers 67% of parameters with descriptions for packageName and productId, but the requests parameter is not described. The description adds no additional parameter meaning or format guidance, leaving the agent to infer the structure of requests.

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 action (activate or deactivate) and the resource (purchase options) with a batch limit of 100. It implies a distinction from siblings like batch_delete and batch_update, but does not explicitly differentiate, so it is clear but not fully differentiated.

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 onetime_product_purchase_options_batch_update or batch_delete. The description lacks when-not-to-use or contextual conditions.

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