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Update Admin Groups By Item

update_admin_groups_by_item

Update admin group details by item ID, including name, preferences, and AI provider settings.

Instructions

Update One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
nameYes
item_idYes
preferencesNo
accept-languageNo
aiProviderSettingsNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

D1.3/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. 'Update One' reveals nothing about permissions, side effects, required identifiers, or what happens on success or failure. It is essentially empty of behavioral information.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is only two words, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness. There is no useful content to structure or front-load, and the phrase does not earn its place.

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

Completeness1/5

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

For a mutation tool with six parameters, no annotations, and no behavioral context, 'Update One' is completely inadequate. An agent cannot determine the record being updated, the role of item_id versus id, or the semantics of the optional nested settings objects.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for the six-parameter schema. It does not mention item_id, id, name, preferences, accept-language, or aiProviderSettings at all. The schema shows types and required fields, but the description adds no meaning about how these parameters relate.

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

Purpose1/5

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

The description 'Update One' is a pure tautology of the tool name and provides no resource or scope. It does not say what entity is being updated, how 'One' relates to admin groups, or how this differs from the many other update_*_by_item siblings.

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?

There is no guidance whatsoever about when to use this tool versus the numerous similarly named update_*_by_item tools. The description is not misleading, but it provides zero context for tool selection.

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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