update_notification_by_id

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

Annotations already cover idempotency and non-destructiveness, so the description does not need to repeat those. The description adds useful context about body discovery via GET/schema, but it does not explain what force_save does or whether the update is partial or full replacement.

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 short and front-loaded with the core purpose benannt, followed by a structured argument list. Each line adds some value, though the force_save line is mostly a restatement of the schema.

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?

The presence of an output schema reduces the need to describe return values, and the description smartly directs the agent to discover body structure via GET/schema. However, it leaves force_save semantics unexplained and does not clarify edge cases like partial updates or required fields beyond the schema.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must carry the parameter explanation burden. It gives useful roles for id (path) and body (request payload with discovery advice), but force_save is merely labeled as a query parameter with no semantic meaning beyond the 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 the action 'Update Notification' and includes the HTTP method and path identifier. It is understandable that this tool updates a notification resource by id, but it does not explicitly differentiate itself from sibling create/delete/list notification tools.

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?

The description implies usage through the title and endpoint, and it provides a concrete prerequisite: read the matching GET or /schema endpoint to understand the body fields. However, it does not explicitly state when to prefer this tool over alternatives or mention exclusions.

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