update_households_permissions

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

No annotations are present, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It only states the action without any details on side effects, authentication requirements, or whether permissions are additive or overriding. Critical behavioral information is missing.

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 short sentence, which is concise, but it lacks structure and essential details. While it earns its place by being brief, it is under-specified for a tool with 6 parameters and no other documentation.

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 tool has 6 parameters with no descriptions, no annotations, but an output schema exists, the description is highly incomplete. It fails to explain the purpose of each parameter, expected behavior, or return values, leaving agents poorly informed.

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 description coverage is 0%, meaning parameters lack descriptions in the schema. The description adds no meaning to parameters like canInvite, canManage, etc. It does not explain their effects or the accept-language parameter, leaving agents to guess their semantics.

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 'Set Member Permissions' clearly indicates the tool updates permissions for members. From the tool name, it is specific to households, so the verb and resource are clear. It distinguishes from sibling update tools that target different household entities (e.g., cookbooks, events).

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. There is no mention of required permissions, prerequisites, or scenarios where this tool is appropriate. The sibling list includes many update tools, but no differentiation is made.

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