baasix_update_permissions

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it only restates the operation as 'Update permissions for a role.' It does not explain whether the permissions object replaces existing permissions, merges with them, or requires the role to already exist, nor does it mention any side effects or authorization 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?

The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the core action and target. It contains no filler, though it is perhaps too terse to fully support correct invocation.

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 mutating tool with no annotations and no output schema, this description is incomplete. It does not clarify the shape of the nested permissions object, whether the update is additive or destructive, or how the result is reported, making it difficult for an agent to invoke confidently.

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 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters by name. However, the parameter descriptions are minimal ('Role name' and 'Permissions object'), and the main description adds no additional meaning about the expected structure or format of the permissions object.

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 uses a specific verb ('Update') and a clear resource ('permissions for a role'), making the basic operation understandable. However, it does not explicitly distinguish this from sibling tools like baasix_update_permission, baasix_create_permission, or baasix_reload_permissions, leaving some ambiguity about the exact scope.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as create_permission, update_permission, or reload_permissions. There are no stated prerequisites, exclusions, or context signals to help an agent decide between the many permission-related sibling tools.

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