brc_update_nominal_journal_batch

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

No annotations exist; description only hints at update behavior via confirmWrite flag. Fails to disclose side effects, authentication needs, or what happens in draft mode vs. confirmed write.

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?

Two concise sentences, front-loaded with main action, no fluff. Every word earns its place.

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?

No output schema; description explains prerequisite and confirmWrite guard but omits return values and behavior when confirmWrite=false. Adequate for schema-covered params, but gaps remain.

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 high (89%), but description adds crucial context for confirmWrite parameter (user confirmation workflow) and implicitly links timestamp to get step.

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 tool updates a Nominal Journal Batch by ID, specifies prerequisite use of brc_get_nominal_journal_batch, and distinguishes from create/delete siblings.

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?

Provides clear context: retrieve first using get tool, and don't set confirmWrite=true until user confirms. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use scenarios but covers the critical workflow.

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