create_category

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

Annotations are all false (readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint), providing no safety context. The description adds no behavioral details beyond the parentId subcategory effect, leaving side effects and required conditions undisclosed.

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 short sentences, front-loaded with the core action, and every word is purposeful. No fluff or redundancy.

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?

For a create operation with 5 params and no output schema, the description is too sparse. It omits the required name, optional field semantics, and any return value or side-effect expectations, making it insufficient for robust agent understanding.

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?

With 5 parameters and 0% schema description coverage, the description must compensate but only mentions parentId. It does not explain name, image, sortOrder, or description, leaving most parameters underspecified.

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 'Create' and the resource 'category', and the addition of 'parentId makes it a subcategory' adds useful scope. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like update_category and list_categories by indicating a creation action.

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 gives a minimal usage hint via `parentId` (to create a subcategory), but no explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives or any prerequisites. It implies usage for category creation but lacks exclusions or alternative recommendations.

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