update_identity_provider

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

Annotations are absent, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It only states 'Update', without clarifying whether it performs a full or partial update, whether it is idempotent, what side effects exist, or permission requirements. This lack of detail impairs safe invocation.

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 short sentence with no unnecessary words, but it lacks substance. While concise, it does not provide enough information to earn its place; it is under-specified.

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?

With no output schema, the description should explain return values or errors. It does not. Given the complexity of identity providers and the large sibling set, more context is needed about what constitutes an identity provider and what an update entails.

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 minimal extra description is needed. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema field names. It does not explain the 'provider_data' object structure or constraints, which could be beneficial.

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 'Update an identity provider' uses a specific verb ('Update') and explicitly names the resource ('identity provider'). It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like 'create_identity_provider' and 'delete_identity_provider'.

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?

No usage guidelines are provided. The description does not specify when to use this tool instead of alternatives like 'create_identity_provider' or 'get_identity_provider', nor does it mention prerequisites or context.

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