itglue_update_password

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

No annotations are provided, so the description is the sole source of behavioral cues. It discloses the sensitive write nature and the confirm requirement, but lacks details on side effects, return value, or partial update behavior.

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 two sentences with no extraneous information. It is front-loaded and efficient, covering the essential purpose and a critical requirement.

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?

Given 14 parameters and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It omits details about update semantics (partial vs full replacement), parameter interactions, and expected outcomes, leaving significant gaps for the agent.

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 coverage is only 14% (only the confirm parameter is described in the schema). The description adds no meaning for the 13 other parameters, leaving their roles ambiguous despite the tool's complexity.

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 ('Update a password entry by id'), the resource (password entry), and distinguishes from sibling tools like create, delete, and search. It also highlights the required confirm parameter, which is unique to this tool.

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 explicitly labels the operation as a 'Sensitive write' and mandates the confirm token, providing clear usage context. While it doesn't contrast with alternatives, the sibling tool names (create, delete, etc.) implicitly differentiate use cases.

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