subscription_base_plans_batch_update_states

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

No annotations provided; description fails to disclose behavioral traits like partial failures, idempotency, required permissions, or what happens to base plans beyond state change. Too minimal.

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?

Single front-loaded sentence, concise. However, it sacrifices necessary detail for completeness, making it insufficient.

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 (batch update with array of requests, no output schema), the description is incomplete. Missing explanation of request structure, return value, error handling, and limits beyond the count.

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?

Description adds no meaning to parameters. The 'requests' parameter is undocumented in schema and not described; packageName and productId are already documented in schema but description does not clarify their role in batch context.

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 'activate/deactivate' and the resource 'base plans'. The batch nature is implied by the name and reinforced with 'up to 100'. However, 'states' is vague but understood from the tool name.

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 on when to use this tool versus single activate/deactivate tools or batch_update. No context about prerequisites or when to choose this alternative.

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