update_series

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Only states it updates settings, but lacks disclosure on side effects (e.g., irreversible changes, permissions required, behavior on invalid series_id). Minimal behavioral context.

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?

Single sentence with no extraneous words. Front-loaded with verb and resource, followed by key settings. Excellent conciseness.

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?

Adequate for a basic update tool given rich parameter descriptions and no output schema. Lacks information on return status, error handling, or persistence guarantees. Sufficient but not thorough.

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%, so baseline is 3. Description adds no additional parameter meaning beyond the schema's detailed descriptions (e.g., series_id references list_series, quality_profile_id references get_quality_profiles).

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 explicitly states verb 'update' and resource 'series settings', listing the specific settings (quality profile, monitoring, search). Clearly distinguishes from siblings like add_series, delete_series, and list_series.

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?

Implies use for modifying existing series settings, but no explicit guidance on when to use vs alternatives (e.g., add_series for creation, delete_series for removal). No context on prerequisites or when-not-to-use.

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