update_dashboard_tab

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

No annotations exist. The description only says 'Update', implying mutation, but fails to disclose permissions, side effects, or return behavior. The version hint (v0.49+) adds minor context.

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, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is concise but arguably too brief for the complexity of the tool.

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 description covers the basic update action but lacks details on return values, prerequisites, or side effects. Given no output schema, more context could be helpful.

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 high (all parameters have descriptions), so baseline is 3. The description adds minimal value by mentioning 'name or position', but does not explain required fields (dashboard_id, tab_id) or the nested structure.

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 a dashboard tab's name or position (specific verb and resource). It implicitly distinguishes from sibling tools like add_dashboard_tab (add) and remove_dashboard_tab (remove).

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 via purpose but provides no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternatives. Sibling names give context, but no guidance is given.

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