hosting_changeDatabasePasswordV1

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility. It reveals that the tool performs a password change (a write operation) and notes a downstream dependency: website configurations must also be updated. However, it does not disclose other important behaviors such as whether existing connections are terminated, authorization requirements, or side effects like triggering cache refreshes.

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 extremely concise with only two sentences. The first sentence states the purpose, and the second provides critical usage notes. No redundant information, making it easy to parse quickly.

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 moderate complexity (3 parameters, all required, no output schema), the description covers the core action and important usage guidance. However, it lacks information about the result of the operation (e.g., success/failure response) and does not address potential errors or prerequisites beyond the database name format.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds some value by reiterating that the 'name' parameter must be the full database name from the list databases endpoint and that the password change requires updating website configurations. However, it does not provide additional constraints or context beyond what the schema already conveys for each parameter.

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 that the tool changes the password for a specified database user. It distinguishes the tool from sibling database tools like create/delete/list by specifying the action and providing a prerequisite (database name must be full name from list databases).

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 clear context for usage: it requires the full database name from the list databases endpoint. It also advises that the password must be updated in any website configuration using the database. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use this tool or suggest alternative tools for other database operations.

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