Changing group settings

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

Annotations already provide destructiveHint=true. Description adds permission requirement but does not disclose effects, reversibility, or confirmation mechanism (confirm parameter). With annotations, bar is lower; description adds some value.

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 short sentences, but first sentence is redundant (restates title). Second sentence adds value. Efficient but could be trimmed.

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?

Covers basic purpose and permission, but lacks details on confirmation, dry-run behavior, output, or update scope. Output schema exists but description doesn't leverage it fully.

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%, baseline 3. Description implicitly refers to org_id and group_id but does not add meaning beyond schema for parameters like body, confirm, or dry_run.

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?

Description clearly states it changes settings for an existing endpoint group in a specified organization, with explicit verb+resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like create, delete, or get groups.

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 explicit guidance on when to use vs when not to use, nor alternatives. The permission is mentioned but no context about preview vs execution modes (dry_run parameter).

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