set_layout_options

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It states it returns a 'Success status' but does not specify side effects, required permissions, what happens on invalid input, or whether changes are reversible. This is insufficient for a mutation tool.

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 brief and includes structured sections for Args and Returns. However, it could be more concise by removing redundant phrasing like 'Set layout options for a specific layout.' It is sufficiently front-loaded.

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?

The tool has nested objects (options dictionary) and no output schema details in the description. It lacks example usage, explanation of available options, error handling, or behavioral context beyond basic setup. Given the complexity, it is not complete enough for reliable agent 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%, so the description must compensate. It explains layout_id as 'ID of the layout (get from get_layouts())' and options as 'Dictionary of option names and values', but does not list valid option names, value types, or format constraints. This adds minimal value beyond the 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 clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Set layout options for a specific layout.' It identifies the specific resource (layout) and action (set options), distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_layout_options or set_engraving_options.

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 only mentions to get layout_id from get_layouts(), but provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., set_engraving_options). There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use advice, leaving the agent to infer context.

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