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discord_edit_webhook

Modify an existing Discord webhook to update its name, avatar, channel, or other properties for automated messaging.

Instructions

Edits an existing webhook for a Discord channel

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
webhookIdYes
webhookTokenNo
nameNo
avatarNo
channelIdNo
reasonNo
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool edits a webhook, implying mutation, but doesn't cover critical aspects like required permissions, whether changes are reversible, rate limits, or what the response looks like. This is inadequate for a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, efficient sentence with zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, stating the core purpose immediately without unnecessary elaboration.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the complexity (mutation tool with 6 parameters), no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema coverage, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on behavior, parameters, and expected outcomes, making it insufficient for an agent to use the tool effectively without external knowledge.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

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 but adds no parameter information. It doesn't explain what webhookId, webhookToken, name, avatar, channelId, or reason represent, their formats, or which are optional vs. required (beyond schema). This leaves all 6 parameters semantically undocumented.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb ('Edits') and resource ('an existing webhook for a Discord channel'), making the purpose unambiguous. It distinguishes from sibling tools like discord_create_webhook (creation) and discord_delete_webhook (deletion), though it doesn't explicitly mention what fields can be edited.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., needing an existing webhook), exclusions, or comparisons to other webhook-related tools like discord_send_webhook_message, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

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

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