Create List in Folder

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

Annotations already disclose that the operation is readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, so the description is not required to repeat that. However, it adds no new behavioral context such as side effects, duplicate handling despite idempotentHint=false, or permission requirements. The description is purely a restatement of the title with zero additional transparency.

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 a single, short sentence, which is certainly concise. However, it merely echoes the tool name and provides no additional information. While not overly verbose, it under-specifies for a tool with 7 parameters, so it is not an efficient use of the available description space.

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?

This is a mutation tool with 7 parameters, no output schema, and no parameter descriptions. The one-sentence description is grossly inadequate for the agent to understand required inputs, optional behaviors, or return values. It fails to provide essential context like what happens after creation or how to set the various fields.

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%, and the description mentions no parameter names or meanings. Out of 7 parameters (folder_id, name, status, content, assignee, due_date, priority), the agent gets no help from the description. Even the required folder_id and name are not explained, leaving the agent to guess.

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 'Create a List inside a ClickUp Folder' uses a specific verb ('Create') and a specific resource ('List inside a ClickUp Folder'). It clearly distinguishes the tool from siblings like create_list_in_space and create_task, making the purpose unambiguous.

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 such as create_list_in_space or create_task. The description merely states the action, leaving the agent to infer usage from the tool name. There are no exclusions or situational context.

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