Update application

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of revealing behavioral traits. It does not state whether the update is partial or full, whether it triggers a redeployment, whether it requires specific permissions, or what side effects occur. 'Update' merely implies mutation without detailing consequences.

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 a single sentence with no redundant wording, making it concise. However, it is so terse that it omits essential context; the brevity is appropriate but not paired with adequate content.

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 the tool's complexity (64 parameters, no annotations, no output schema), a one-sentence description is severely insufficient. It fails to explain return values, update semantics, error conditions, or any operational details, leaving the agent with no useful context for invocation.

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 0%, and the description does not compensate by explaining any of the 64 parameters. It only mentions 'by UUID,' which is already the sole required property in the schema, adding no semantic value beyond the structured field itself.

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 an application's configuration by UUID' clearly identifies the verb (update), resource (application configuration), and identifier (UUID). It distinguishes the tool from sibling tools like getApplication, deleteApplication, and create*Application, though it does not explicitly contrast with related mutation tools like deploy or restartApplication.

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 versus alternatives such as createApplication, deploy, or restartApplication. It only implies usage through the verb 'update' and gives no context about prerequisites, exclusions, or preferred scenarios.

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