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update_label

Modify an existing label in a GitLab project by updating its name, color, priority, or description.

Instructions

Update an existing label

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
colorNoNew label color
label_idNoLabel ID
new_nameNoNew label name
priorityNoNew label priority
project_idNoProject ID or URL-encoded path
descriptionNoNew label description
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description must disclose behaviors; it only states the action without any details on side effects, permissions, or update semantics (e.g., partial vs full update).

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Too terse given the 6-parameter schema; one sentence is under-specified and omits essential context, not truly concise.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite 100% schema coverage, the description fails to explain the update operation's scope, constraints, or behavior, leaving the agent without sufficient context for correct invocation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with detailed parameter descriptions, so the description adds no extra meaning beyond 'update label'; baseline score applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states 'Update an existing label', a specific verb-resource pair that distinguishes it from create_label and list_labels among siblings.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like create_label or list_labels; no prerequisites or context provided.

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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