jio_create_album

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It discloses that kind=folder creates a My Files folder and kind=board creates a native album, and implies that board creation does not automatically add files by recommending jio_add_to_board. However, it does not mention permissions, reversibility, or expected output, which are important for a creation tool.

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 two sentences long, front-loaded with 'Create an album', and every phrase adds value. It efficiently distinguishes the two kinds and provides a pointer to the sibling tool without any redundant filler.

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 lack of annotations and output schema, the description offers a good level of completeness for a create tool: it explains the primary decision (kind), the recommended usage, and how to extend a board with jio_add_to_board. It falls short of covering return values, error cases, or prerequisites, but the core use cases are well addressed.

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 schema descriptions cover parentId and description, leaving kind and name without schema descriptions. The description compensates by explaining the meaning of each kind value and its recommended workflow, adding semantic value beyond the raw enum. It also clarifies the purpose of the board type in relation to adding files.

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 'Create an album' with a clear verb and resource, then explicitly distinguishes between kind=folder and kind=board. It even references jio_add_to_board for populating a board, which sets it apart from sibling tools like jio_rename_album or jio_delete_album.

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 provides explicit when-to-use guidance: kind=folder is recommended for organizing photos/videos, while kind=board creates a native album and points users to jio_add_to_board for adding existing Drive files. This clearly indicates the tool's role and directs users to the alternative for a related operation.

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