hs4.admin.plugins.update

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

No annotations exist, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It merely states 'Update' without mentioning permissions, whether mutations are destructive, rollback capabilities, or the need for confirm/dryRun. The schema hints at safe practices, but the description adds no transparency.

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 very short (one sentence), which is concise but may be overly minimal given the tool's 11 parameters and complex behavior. It lacks front-loaded key details, and every sentence should earn its place; here, one sentence does not suffice for completeness.

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?

With 11 parameters, 2 required, no output schema, and a generic description, the tool is insufficiently documented for an AI agent. Important aspects like permissible fields, dry-run behavior, and return values are omitted, leaving gaps in understanding.

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 high (82%), so the schema already provides parameter details. The description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema offers, but it does not contradict it either. Hence, a baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 a plugin through admin controls' is clear about action and resource but lacks specificity about what aspect of the plugin is updated (e.g., version, configuration). Among sibling tools like install, remove, set_enabled, restart, it fails to differentiate, resulting in only a vague purpose.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives such as admin.plugins.install, admin.plugins.set_enabled, or admin.plugins.restart. No when/when-not instructions or context for selection are given.

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