Set auto triggers

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

While annotations already indicate a safe, idempotent mutation, the description adds meaningful behavioral context: only provided fields change, each trigger has both a value and an enabled flag, and temperatures are in °C with the °F value derived. This goes beyond the structured annotations without contradicting them.

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 compact sentences place the core purpose first and the most important behavioral guidance second. There is no filler or repetition of schema details.

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?

For a 12-parameter tool with an output schema and safety annotations, the description is largely sufficient: it covers the trigger model, partial-update behavior, and temperature units. The main gap is the lack of explicit guidance about when to choose this over sibling trigger/mode tools.

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?

With 50% schema description coverage, the description helps fill gaps by explaining the value/enabled-flag pattern for temperature and humidity triggers and clarifying that nulls can be used to leave fields unchanged. It does not deeply document every parameter, but it adds useful structure that the schema alone lacks.

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 names a specific verb ('Configure'), a specific resource ('Auto-mode temperature/humidity triggers'), and the subject matter it covers. It differentiates from the sibling set_vpd_triggers by being explicitly temperature/humidity focused.

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?

The description gives a useful partial-update rule ('pass only what should change') but does not say when this tool should be used versus siblings like set_vpd_triggers, set_port_mode, or set_port_schedule. No explicit use-case context or alternative routing is provided.

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