wp_update_category

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

With no annotations provided, the description bears full burden for behavioral transparency. It does not disclose any side effects, required permissions, or limitations of the update operation. It merely states the action without transparency into what changes are allowed or consequences.

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?

The description is a single sentence, which is concise, but it lacks structure and additional helpful details. While there is no wasted text, the brevity comes at the cost of completeness, making it borderline under-specified for an agent.

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?

Given 5 parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and low schema description coverage, the description provides insufficient information for an agent to correctly use the tool. It fails to enumerate updatable fields, required parameters beyond 'id', or expected return value.

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?

The input schema has 5 properties (id, name, slug, description, parent) with 0% schema description coverage. The description adds no parameter-level meaning, leaving the agent to guess at valid values or constraints for each field. For example, it does not mention that 'slug' must be unique or that 'parent' refers to an existing category ID.

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 clearly states the verb 'Update' and the resource 'a WordPress category', so the main purpose is clear. However, it lacks specificity about which attributes can be updated, and it does not differentiate from siblings like wp_create_category or wp_delete_category.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it does not indicate that wp_create_category should be used for new categories, or that wp_list_categories is for retrieval. The description provides no context for selection.

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