set_my_name
Update your Telegram bot's display name by providing a new name and optional language code. Sets the name shown to users.
Instructions
Set the bot's name.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | ||
| language_code | No |
Update your Telegram bot's display name by providing a new name and optional language code. Sets the name shown to users.
Set the bot's name.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | No | ||
| language_code | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already disclose readOnly=false, idempotent=true, destructive=false. The description adds no additional behavioral context such as whether the name overwrites an existing one, whether language_code is required, 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, efficient sentence. However, it is so minimal that it fails to convey necessary information, making it under-specified rather than appropriately concise.
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 two-parameter tool with no output schema, the description is too sparse. It omits critical context about the 'language_code' parameter and any behavioral details, leaving the agent unprepared to invoke it correctly.
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 has 0% description coverage, and the description does not explain the meaning or constraints of 'name' or 'language_code'. The description merely repeats the parameter name without adding any semantics.
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 action and target: 'Set the bot's name.' This is specific and distinguishes it from sibling tools like set_my_description, set_my_commands, or set_business_account_name.
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, nor any context about prerequisites or conditions. Users are left to infer usage from the name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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