workspace-create

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It only states 'Creates a new workspace' without revealing side effects, idempotency, error conditions (e.g., duplicate slug), or whether it overrides existing resources. Critical safety information is missing.

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 (one line plus tags) with no fluff or redundant information. However, it is almost too terse; a sentence or two more would improve clarity without sacrificing conciseness.

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?

The tool is simple but the description lacks completeness. It does not mention the expected output (e.g., created workspace ID or object), response format, or any side effects. For a creation tool, this missing context reduces the agent's ability to interpret results correctly.

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?

The input schema covers 100% of parameters and likely includes descriptions for nested fields (name, description, slug). The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate given the high schema coverage.

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 'creates' and the resource 'new workspace', distinguishing it from sibling tools like workspace-update or workspace-delete. However, it lacks additional context that could further clarify scope, such as the fact that it creates a workspace with minimal required fields.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it does not mention checking slug availability beforehand via workspace-checkSlugAvailability or any prerequisites like authentication scopes. The user is left to infer conditions for use.

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