create_question
Create a question post and optional bounty.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | Yes | ||
| title | Yes | ||
| bountyStake | No | ||
| communitySlug | No |
Create a question post and optional bounty.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | Yes | ||
| title | Yes | ||
| bountyStake | No | ||
| communitySlug | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations and no output schema, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It says nothing about authentication requirements, whether the bounty stake is locked or refundable, what happens to the post after creation, or any side effects.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is efficiently structured, though its brevity reflects under-specification rather than a deliberate concise summary.
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 mutation tool with four parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is far too sparse. It omits parameter meanings, bounty mechanics, and community targeting, leaving an agent unable to call it correctly without guessing.
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 0%, so the description must explain all four parameters. It vaguely maps 'optional bounty' to bountyStake but gives no meaning or format, and does not mention communitySlug or clarify title/body requirements.
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 states a specific verb (Create) and resource (question post), and adds the optional bounty feature, which separates it from a generic post. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like create_post or explain what kind of question is being created.
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 given on when to use this tool versus create_post, create_reply, or close_question. The only usage hint is that a bounty is optional, but the conditions for including one are not described.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.