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update_whois_contact

Update WHOIS contact information for a domain to maintain accurate registration details across multiple providers.

Instructions

Update domain WHOIS contact

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
domainYes
providerNoProvider name, or omit to auto-detect
contactYes
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden but only states the action without behavioral details. It doesn't disclose permissions needed, whether the update is reversible, rate limits, or what happens on success/failure. 'Update' implies mutation, but critical behavioral traits are missing.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, efficient sentence with zero wasted words. It's front-loaded and appropriately sized for the tool's purpose, making it easy to parse quickly.

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 mutation tool with no annotations, low schema description coverage, and no output schema, the description is inadequate. It lacks behavioral context, parameter guidance, and output expectations, leaving significant gaps for an AI agent to understand and invoke the tool correctly.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 33%, with only 'provider' documented. The description adds no parameter semantics beyond the schema, failing to compensate for the low coverage. However, the schema itself provides detailed constraints and descriptions for the nested 'contact' object, offering some baseline clarity.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the action ('Update') and target resource ('domain WHOIS contact'), which is specific and unambiguous. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_whois_contact' or 'update_dns_record' beyond the obvious resource difference, missing explicit distinction.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites, dependencies, or compare it to sibling tools like 'get_whois_contact' for retrieval or 'update_dns_record' for other domain updates, leaving usage context unclear.

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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