updateSecuritySettings

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

With no annotations, description carries full burden. 'Updates' implies mutation but no details on whether settings are replaced or merged, side effects, or required permissions. The boolean parameters suggest toggles but not explained.

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?

Extremely concise (4 words) but lacks necessary detail. It is front-loaded, but the brevity harms clarity. A bit more context would improve without being verbose.

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 12 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficient. Missing details on return values, whether updates are persisted, or what constitutes a successful update.

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 only 8%; only 'profile_id' has a description. The description adds no meaning to the 11 boolean parameters. Does not clarify their function or relation to security configuration.

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?

Description states 'Updates security configuration options' which conveys the general action and resource (security config), but does not specify the scope (e.g., per profile) or differentiate from sibling tools like 'updateProfile' or 'getSecuritySettings'.

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 such as 'getSecuritySettings' or 'updateProfile'. No context about prerequisites or that updates apply to a specific profile.

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