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update_users_by_item

Update user account settings by specifying the user's unique item ID to modify email, permissions, group, household, and other properties.

Instructions

Update User

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idNo
adminNo
emailYes
groupNo
item_idYes
advancedNo
fullNameNo
usernameNo
canInviteNo
canManageNo
householdNo
authMethodNo
canOrganizeNo
accept-languageNo
showAnnouncementsNo
canManageHouseholdNo
lastReadAnnouncementNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided. The description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as idempotency, side effects, permissions, or update semantics (e.g., partial or full replacement).

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?

While very short, the description is under-specified and does not provide useful information. It wastes the opportunity to add value.

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?

Given the tool has 17 parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and many sibling tools, the description is vastly incomplete. It fails to cover essential context for proper usage.

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 coverage is 0%, and the description offers no information about parameters. With 17 parameters, the agent has no clue what fields can be updated or their meaning.

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?

Description is 'Update User' which is a tautology of the tool name. It does not specify what kind of update or differentiate from sibling tools like update_admin_users_by_item or update_users_password.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The sibling list includes multiple update tools for users, but the description provides no context for selection.

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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