ghl_store_upsert_settings

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

The description confirms create/update behavior but does not elaborate on side effects, partial updates, or concurrency. Annotations already indicate non-idempotent and non-destructive; description adds minimal extra context beyond the endpoint info.

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 adequate but includes redundant phrases and technical endpoint details that could be streamlined. It front-loads the core purpose but could be more 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?

Given the nested schema and no output schema, the description should indicate what the tool returns (e.g., the created/updated settings). It lacks this information, leaving the agent without expected response structure.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. The description only reiterates 'by altId and altType' without adding meaning beyond the schema's parameter descriptions.

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 tool creates or updates store settings, and specifies the identifying parameters altId and altType. It distinguishes from siblings like ghl_store_get_settings by its upsert behavior.

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 implies when to use (to create or update settings by altId and altType) but provides no explicit guidance on when not to use it or alternatives like ghl_store_get_settings for read-only needs.

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