edit_object

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses the return value ('a message... and a screenshot') but omits critical behaviors: whether the object must exist, how obj_properties merges or replaces existing properties, and any side effects on the document. This is insufficient for a mutation tool.

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 the primary action and use case. The Args section repeats schema information, but the overall structure is clear and no sentences are wasted.

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 has 3 params with a nested object, no annotations, and an output schema (not detailed), the description does not provide enough context. It lacks error handling, prerequisites, and the structure of obj_properties. It also doesn't help choose between edit_object and the many sibling operations like pad, pocket, or fillet.

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%, so the description must compensate. The parameter descriptions merely restate the parameter names: 'doc_name: The name of the document to edit the object in' provides no additional detail about how obj_properties should be structured or what property names are valid. This adds minimal meaning beyond the schema.

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 'Edit an object in FreeCAD' and specifies a use case: 'used when the create_object tool cannot handle the object creation.' This differentiates it from create_object, though not from other editing tools.

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?

It explicitly names an alternative (create_object) and describes when to use this tool: 'when the create_object tool cannot handle the object creation.' However, it doesn't provide broader guidance on when not to use it or how it relates to other editing operations like pad or pocket.

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