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Update Comments By Item

update_comments_by_item

Update an existing comment on a Mealie item by providing its ID and the owning item's ID, replacing the text with new content.

Instructions

Update One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
textYes
item_idYes
accept-languageNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

D1.5/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of explaining behavior. It only says 'Update One' and does not disclose effects, required permissions, reversibility, or what happens on success or failure. This is far below the minimum needed for an update operation.

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 extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than useful conciseness. 'Update One' is not an appropriately sized explanation and contains no substantive information.

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?

With no annotations, no parameter semantics, and a two-word description, the tool is not sufficiently defined for an agent to select or invoke it correctly. The presence of an output schema does not compensate for the complete lack of purpose and usage context.

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%, and the description adds nothing about item_id, id, text, or accept-language. The schema provides only types and requiredness, so the meaning of these parameters remains completely unexplained.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Update One' provides only a generic verb and a vague object; it does not state that the tool updates comments. This is essentially a tautological restatement of the tool name and fails to identify the resource being modified. It also does not help distinguish it from the many sibling update_*_by_item tools.

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 about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as create_comments, get_comments_by_item, or delete_comments_by_item. The description gives no context, conditions, or exclusions.

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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