basecamp_update_vault

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. 'Rename' implies a mutation, but there is no mention of permissions, reversibility, side effects, or return value. The agent is left without crucial behavioral 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?

The description is a single short sentence, which is efficient but under-specified. It earns a middle score because it is not verbose, but it lacks the substance needed to be considered well-structured.

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?

This is a simple mutation tool with 3 required parameters and no output schema, but the description provides almost no context. It does not explain how to use the parameters, what the operation entails, or what the outcome is. The description is too minimal for reliable invocation.

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 only 33% (only 'title' is described). The description does not compensate for the undocumented 'project_id' and 'vault_id' parameters. It adds no meaning beyond what the schema already 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 'Rename a vault (folder)' uses a specific verb ('rename') and resource ('vault'), clearly distinguishing this from sibling tools like create_vault, get_vault, or list_vaults. It succinctly states the core action and object.

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 such as basecamp_create_vault or basecamp_get_vault. The description simply states the action without any context or exclusions.

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