update_status

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

No annotations provided; description only states it updates status and mentions closing the loop. Does not disclose mutation behavior, idempotency, auth requirements, or other side effects.

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 sentences: first states purpose, second provides usage guidance. No wasted words, front-loaded with key information.

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 simple update tool with 2 required params and no output schema, the description covers the main usage. Minor missing details (e.g., behavior when setting to 'open') but sufficient for typical use.

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 0% so description must compensate. Adds meaning to the status parameter with concrete use cases ('in_progress when you start it', 'done when shipped') but does not explain the id parameter beyond its type.

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 'Update a comment's status' with specific use cases for each status value, distinguishing from read-only siblings get_comment and list_comments.

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?

Explicitly describes when to use 'in_progress' and 'done' statuses, providing context for closing the loop with the PM. No explicit exclusion of other scenarios, but sufficient for typical use.

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