openclaw_sessions_patch

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

No annotations provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It indicates mutation ('update') but omits details on idempotency, error behavior, permissions, or return values. The note about id ambiguity is helpful but insufficient for a mutation tool.

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 concise at two sentences, but includes a technical wrapper reference ('Wraps sessions.patch') that adds little value for an agent. Slightly structured but could be tighter.

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 absence of an output schema and annotations, the description should cover return values and error scenarios. It does not. The id handling guidance is good, but overall, the tool's response and failure modes are unresolved.

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?

The schema covers both parameters with descriptions, and the description adds significant value by clarifying the id parameter's ambiguous format (UUID vs. composite key) and suggesting a retry strategy. This exceeds what the schema 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 clearly states the tool updates session metadata, specifying fields like title, displayName, and tags. It distinguishes itself from other session tools like create, delete, and list by focusing on partial updates.

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 instructs to pass the id and only the fields to change, and notes the permissive schema. However, it does not explicitly contrast with alternative tools or provide when-not-to-use guidance, though the purpose is clear from context.

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