Update Form Layout

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that updates apply only to the preview environment, that field codes are case-sensitive, and provides a detailed example for SUBTABLE structure. It does not mention permissions or potential overwrite behavior, but the provided details are substantial.

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, consisting of three well-structured sentences plus a nested example. It front-loads the key purpose and limitation, then provides prerequisites and details. Every sentence adds value.

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 description covers prerequisites, key behaviors, and provides a concrete example for a complex parameter. An output schema exists, so return values need not be described. Could mention error scenarios, but overall it is sufficiently complete for an agent to use the tool correctly.

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 coverage is 100%, but the description adds significant meaning beyond the schema. It explains the nested structure for SUBTABLE fields, emphasizes case-sensitivity, and gives an explicit example. This helps the agent understand how to construct the layout parameter correctly.

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 verb 'Update' and the resource 'form layout settings in a kintone app', and adds a critical scope constraint '(preview environment only)'. It effectively distinguishes from sibling tools like kintone-update-form-fields by referencing prerequisites and the need for a deploy step.

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?

Explicitly instructs to use kintone-get-form-fields and kintone-get-form-layout first, and notes that changes require kintone-deploy-app to apply to the live app. This gives clear when-to-use and post-usage guidance.

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