Update a webhook

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

Annotations already declare that the operation is destructive, non-idempotent, open-world, and not read-only. The description adds a concrete rate limit of 100 requests per 10 seconds per shop, which is useful behavioral context beyond the annotations, but it does not explain update semantics, partial-update behavior, or auth requirements.

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?

It is only two short lines, with the rate-limit constraint front-loaded and no wasted words. However, the second sentence is essentially tautological, so conciseness comes at the cost of useful content.

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?

For a destructive, non-idempotent mutation tool with seven parameters and a nested payload object, the description is far too thin. It provides a rate limit and the tool title, but omits what fields can be updated, how payload and payload_file interact, and what the update affects.

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 description gives no parameter meaning at all. With 71% schema description coverage, the schema documents several parameters, but the description does nothing to clarify update-specific fields such as url, allowedTypes, payload, or webhook_configuration_id.

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 says only "Update a webhook," which restates the tool name and title rather than explaining what can be updated. It does not distinguish this tool from sibling webhook operations such as create_webhook, delete_webhook, or get_webhook.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus get_webhook, create_webhook, delete_webhook, or other update tools. The rate-limit note is operational context, not usage selection guidance.

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