slides_batch_update

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'apply batch update requests', implying modification but not detailing required permissions, side effects, atomicity, or error conditions. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient to inform correct usage.

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?

A single sentence that is concise and front-loaded with the key action ('Apply batch update requests'). It includes relevant specifics (content types) without extraneous information.

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 complexity (batch update on slides with many request types) and lack of output schema or annotations, the description provides a high-level overview but omits usage guidelines and behavioral details needed for an agent to invoke it correctly. It is minimally 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?

Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds minor context by mentioning content types ('text, images, shapes, formatting') but does not elaborate on the structure or constraints of the 'requests' parameter beyond what the schema already says ('JSON string of an array of Slides API request objects').

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 tool applies batch update requests to a Google Slides presentation, listing specific content types (text, images, shapes, formatting). This is a specific verb-resource combination that distinguishes it from sibling tools like slides_add_slide or slides_insert_text.

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 like slides_insert_text or slides_replace_all_text. The description lacks any when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or comparison with sibling tools, making it hard for an agent to choose among similar slides tools.

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