Learn to create invoices manually in Cliniko for healthcare practice management. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for billing patients and tracking payments.
Get instructions on how to create invoices in Cliniko (manual process)
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It correctly implies a read-only informational operation (manual process), but does not explicitly state side effects or auth requirements. For a help tool, this is acceptable but could be improved.
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, clear sentence of 12 words. It is appropriately concise for the tool's simplicity, though it could be slightly more structured (e.g., 'Provides step-by-step instructions on manually creating invoices.').
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 has no parameters, no output schema, and is a simple help text function, the description is complete enough. It conveys the purpose and nature (manual process) sufficiently for an AI agent to select it.
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?
No parameters exist, so the description does not need to add semantic meaning. Baseline score of 4 is appropriate as the description is not required to compensate for any schema gaps.
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 it provides instructions on creating invoices, distinguishing it from action-oriented siblings. However, the word 'get instructions' is a bit vague; specifying it as a guide would improve clarity.
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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like demo_invoice_generation or create_appointment. The context implies it's for manual process information, but this is not stated.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.