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PUT /fieldsets/{id}

snipeit_gen_fieldsetsid_1
DestructiveIdempotent

Update a Snipe-IT fieldset by ID with a required name, and provide explicit confirmation when write operations are enabled.

Instructions

PUT /fieldsets/{id}: Update a Fieldset. Generated from Snipe-IT OpenAPI operation fieldsetsid-1.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesCustom field ID
bodyNo
confirmNoRequired when SNIPEIT_CONFIRM_WRITES=true. Exact string "YES" to apply this write.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.2

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already disclose destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and readOnlyHint=false, so the description carries a lower bar; still, it adds nothing about what 'update' replaces, whether omitted fields are cleared, or that the call is destructive. The 'Generated from Snipe-IT OpenAPI operation fieldsetsid-1' sentence is provenance metadata, not behavioral information.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is short and front-loads the verb+resource, which is good. However, the second sentence is generator boilerplate ('Generated from ... fieldsetsid-1') that consumes half the text without informing an agent.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a destructive, non-read-only mutation endpoint with no output schema and a nested request body, the description omits what the update affects, whether it is a full replace or merge, and what the confirm gate means. An agent could invoke it but would be guessing about consequences.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 67% and the description contributes no parameter detail at all. It does not explain that `id` is the custom field ID, that `body.name` is the sole updatable field, or why `confirm: "YES"` is gated on SNIPEIT_CONFIRM_WRITES — all of that lives only in the schema, and the nested `body` object is left entirely to the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The title and description state a verb+resource pair ('Update a Fieldset') so the basic operation is identifiable. But it does nothing to distinguish this from the closely-named siblings snipeit_gen_fieldsetsid, snipeit_gen_fieldsetsid_2, and snipeit_gen_fieldsetsidfields, leaving an agent to guess which 'fieldset by id' endpoint to call.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no mention of prerequisites, and no reference to any alternative tool. The only routing signal is the HTTP verb in the title, which the agent must interpret on its own.

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

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