discord_create_text_channel

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. However, it only says 'Create a text channel' with no mention of side effects, permission requirements, whether the channel is created in a specific guild, or what happens if a channel with the same name already exists. This is significantly under-disclosed for a mutating operation.

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 extremely concise (only four words), but this is under-specification rather than efficient conciseness. There is no structure, no front-loading of critical information, and no elaboration on the many parameters. It does not earn its place because it offers no value beyond the tool name.

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?

With 9 parameters and an output schema, the description is woefully incomplete. It does not explain return values, mention any side effects, or clarify how parameters like 'guild_id', 'position', or 'category_id' interact. An agent has no guidance on how to invoke this tool correctly, making it inadequate for its complexity.

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%, meaning no parameter descriptions exist in the schema (only titles and types). The tool description adds zero meaning about the parameters, such as what 'name' should be, how 'nsfw' works, or what 'overwrites' refers to. It completely fails to compensate for the lack of schema documentation.

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 verb 'Create' and the resource 'text channel', leaving no ambiguity about what the tool does. However, it does not differentiate from the sibling tools discord_create_voice_channel, discord_create_category, or discord_create_forum_channel, so it is clear but lacks sibling differentiation.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. No context is given about prerequisites (e.g., needing a server or category), nor any exclusion criteria. The description simply states the action, leaving the agent to infer when to use it.

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