update-viz-filter

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Update', but doesn't clarify whether it's a partial or full update, what happens to unspecified fields, side effects, or required permissions. For a mutation tool, this is a significant gap.

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, efficient sentence with no waste. It is front-loaded with the action verb. However, its extreme brevity borders on under-specification, so while structurally concise, it could carry more useful info without sacrificing length.

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 complexity (nested object, mutation) and absence of annotations and output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what a visualization filter is, what can be updated, or how the response appears. Sibling tools like get-viz-filter exist, but the description alone doesn't enable confident 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 adds no meaning to the parameters. The 'updates' object is left completely opaque with additionalProperties allowed but no field keys or value types explained. The description fails to compensate for the schema's lack of semantic info.

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 a visualization filter.' uses a clear verb and resource, distinguishing it from sibling tools like get-viz-filter and delete-viz-filter. However, it lacks any additional specifics about scope or object type, so it's clear but not enriched beyond the minimal definition.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as create-viz-filter or delete-viz-filter. The description offers no context, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent without decision support.

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