update_households_shopping_items_by_item

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

No annotations provided, and the description discloses no behavioral traits. It does not mention that this is a mutation operation (though implied by 'update'), nor does it indicate any side effects, authorization needs, or rate limits.

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?

Two-word description is underspecified, not concise. It fails to earn its place by providing any useful 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 complexity (16 params, nested types, output schema), the description is grossly incomplete. It does not clarify how the update works, what fields are affected, or what the response contains.

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%, and the description adds no meaning to the 16 parameters (including complex nested objects). Parameters like 'food', 'unit', 'recipeReferences' are left without any explanation.

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 extremely vague and only repeats the action. The tool name itself is clearer, but the description adds no specificity about what resource is being updated. It barely distinguishes from sibling tools like update_households_cookbooks_by_item.

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 vs alternatives (e.g., create_households_shopping_items, delete_households_shopping_items_by_item). The description provides no usage context.

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