update_asset

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

No annotations provided. Description covers tag removal syntax but lacks details on behavior for name updates, metadata merging, permissions, or 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 with front-loaded purpose and no filler. Every sentence adds value.

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?

Missing behavioral details for a mutation tool with 4 parameters, nested objects, and no output schema. Incomplete guidance on name updates and metadata handling.

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 covers all parameters. Description adds value by explaining tag prefix syntax for removal, but does not elaborate on 'name' or 'metadata' beyond schema.

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 'Update an asset's tags or custom metadata,' specifying the verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'delete_asset' and 'get_asset'.

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?

Provides specific syntax for adding/removing tags, but no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'summarize_asset' or 'moderate_asset'.

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