swm_group

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does disclose two important traits: the operation is a write and it requires confirmation, which is useful beyond the schema's raw parameter names. However, it does not explain the confirmation flow, side effects, or whether changes are reversible.

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 short and front-loaded, with no wasted words. The parenthetical adds useful caveat information without bloating the text, though it is sparse for a non-trivial configuration operation.

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?

For a four-parameter write operation with no annotations, no output schema, and no parameter descriptions, this is incomplete. An agent cannot tell what 'param' should contain, what the confirmation fields are for, or what response to expect after 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 provides no parameter meaning. The relationship between 'requires confirmation' and the confirm_token/confirmation_id parameters is unstated, and the required 'param' field is entirely undefined.

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 uses a specific verb 'Configure' with a clear resource 'switch group', making the core action understandable. It does not explicitly differentiate from sibling swm_* tools, but the 'show/enable/disable/search' siblings are clearly different operation types.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as swm_show, swm_enable, or swm_search. The parenthetical 'write — requires confirmation' implies a write operation, but it does not state exclusions, prerequisites, or alternative tools.

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