update_households_recipe_actions_by_item

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. 'Update One' implies a write operation but gives no details on permissions, side effects, idempotency, or what happens to existing data. This is insufficient for an agent to understand the tool's behavior.

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?

While extremely short (two words), this is not concise but under-specified. Every sentence should earn its place; here, the single phrase adds no value beyond the tool name. It fails to front-load necessary 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?

Given the tool has 6 required parameters, an output schema, and many sibling tools, the description is wholly inadequate. It does not explain return values, parameter constraints, or how this tool fits with others like create_households_recipe_actions or update_households_shopping_items.

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 coverage is 0%, meaning the description adds no meaning to the six required parameters. The field names like item_id, actionType, title, url, groupId, householdId are not explained; the enum for actionType is not described. The description is completely silent on parameter 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 'Update One' is a near-tautology, restating the tool name without specifying the resource being updated. It does not clarify that this tool updates a household recipe action by item, nor does it differentiate from siblings like delete or get variants.

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 get_households_recipe_actions_by_item or delete_households_recipe_actions_by_item. The description offers no context for appropriate usage.

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