segnals_update_bot

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool requires write scope, uses two-step confirmation, and prohibits API keys in config. It lacks details on return values or success/failure behavior, but the confirmation mechanism adds 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?

Three short sentences, front-loaded with purpose and scope, no wasted words. Every sentence adds critical 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 no output schema and 4 well-documented parameters, the description covers purpose, prerequisite (scope), workflow (two-step), and security constraint. It doesn't mention return format, but the preview step implies a response; overall it's complete enough for effective use.

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 100%, so parameters are documented. Description adds value by explaining the two-step confirmation workflow (preview without confirm, execute with confirm) and the security warning, which enriches semantic understanding beyond schema.

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 states 'Update a bot's configuration' which is a specific verb and resource, clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like create_bot or delete_bot.

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?

Explicitly mentions required scope (write:bots), describes a two-step confirmation process (preview then apply), and warns against including API keys in config, providing clear when-to-use and when-not-to.

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