Update Alerts Source

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

Annotations already declare the tool is a non-destructive, idempotent mutation with open-world access. The description adds no further behavioral context—it does not explain what happens during an update, whether it is partial or full, or any 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?

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. However, its extreme brevity borders on under-specification rather than optimal conciseness.

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 nested schema complexity and the presence of an output schema, the description is incomplete—it does not mention what data the 'data' parameter expects or what the update operation returns, leaving key context to be inferred from 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 50%, so the description should compensate, but it only mentions 'by id' without explaining the 'data' parameter or the fields that can be updated. It adds no meaningful semantics beyond what the schema partially provides.

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 states a specific verb ('Update') and resource ('alert source'), making the core action clear. It does not explicitly distinguish this tool from siblings like get_alerts_source or create_alerts_source, but the update purpose is evident.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention prerequisites or exclusions. An agent must infer usage from the name and schema alone.

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