Update Theme

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

Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true, and openWorldHint=true. The description adds no behavioral specifics beyond 'Update', such as whether updates are partial, what fields are immutable, or any side effects. It neither contradicts nor enriches annotations.

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, efficient sentence. It is appropriately concise, though it could be slightly expanded to include behavioral hints without losing brevity.

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 the tool's simplicity and rich schema, the description covers the core action. However, it omits details about the return value (e.g., whether it returns the updated theme) and does not mention that the update is partial or that certain fields are immutable (already in schema, not in description). With no output schema, the description could be more complete.

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?

Input schema coverage is 100%, with each parameter already having a description. The tool description does not add any further semantics or usage context for the parameters, so the baseline score of 3 applies.

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 'existing theme in PingOne AIC', making the tool's purpose unambiguous. It distinguishes from sibling tools like createTheme, deleteTheme, getTheme, and setDefaultTheme.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as createTheme, deleteTheme, or setDefaultTheme. The selection context is left entirely to the agent's inference.

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