create_task

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

Discloses it is a write operation, warns against blind retries, explains default behavior when list_id is omitted, and describes linking to features/insights. No annotations are provided, so the description carries full weight and does so comprehensively.

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?

Every sentence serves a purpose, covering the main action, warnings, defaults, and prerequisite steps. Front-loaded with the core function, it is efficient and well-structured.

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 tool's complexity (8 parameters, no output schema), the description adequately covers creation behavior, defaults, linking, required fields, and necessary prerequisites (pm_meta). No gaps identified.

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%, but the description adds valuable context beyond schema descriptions: explicit mention of using pm_meta for IDs, default behavior for list_id, and linking to AIOProductOS spine. This significantly aids correct parameter usage.

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 'Create a task and return the created task,' specifying a verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like update_task, list_tasks, and comment_on_task by indicating this is a write operation that creates a new entity.

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?

Explicitly advises when to use (creating a task) and when not to blindly retry. Recommends using pm_meta to resolve IDs before invoking, and states that only title is required, guiding proper usage.

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