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Update Organizers Tools By Item

update_organizers_tools_by_item

Update organizer tool access for a specific item by providing its ID and name. Use householdsWithTool to assign which households can use the tool.

Instructions

Update One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
item_idYes
accept-languageNo
householdsWithToolNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

D1.1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, and 'Update One' only conveys that a mutation occurs. It does not explain what is updated, whether optional fields like householdsWithTool replace or add to existing values, or what side effects or authorization may be involved. This is less than minimal behavioral transparency.

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?

Two words is under-specification, not conciseness; the description carries no information beyond a generic verb. A useful description would front-load the resource, the update semantics, and key parameter intent. There is no structured information to justify credit for clarity.

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?

Despite an output schema and four parameters, the description supplies none of the context an agent needs: no resource identification, no required-field rationale, no relationship to organizer tools, and no differentiation from sibling update endpoints. The output schema's existence does not compensate for missing purpose and usage information.

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 provides no parameter details at all. It does not clarify that item_id and name are required, or what householdsWithTool and accept-language mean. The agent is left to rely solely on raw schema names and types.

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 is only 'Update One,' which names no resource or operation scope. It does not state that this updates an organizers tool identified by item_id, nor does it distinguish the operation from sibling get/create/delete tools. This is effectively a missing purpose statement.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives no indication of when to call this tool versus alternatives like update_organizers_categories_by_item or get_organizers_tools_by_item. There is no mention of use cases, prerequisites, or exclusions. An agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name and route.

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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