ibmcloud_iam_service_api_key_create

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

No annotations are provided, so the description alone must disclose behavioral traits. It states the action (create) but fails to mention side effects, required permissions, return values, or whether the key is immediately active. For a mutation operation with zero annotation support, this is insufficient.

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 front-loaded sentence that directly states the tool's purpose. There is no wasted text 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?

Given the absence of annotations and an output schema, the description is minimally complete. It explains the core action but lacks usage guidance and behavioral context. For a create tool with four parameters and no output schema, the agent receives only the bare minimum to understand the operation, making it incomplete.

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 provides descriptions for all four parameters (100% coverage), so the schema already explains parameter meaning. The description adds no additional semantic nuance beyond what the schema reveals. Baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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 an API key for a service ID' uses a specific verb (create) and resource (API key), and clearly scopes to service IDs. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like ibmcloud_iam_api_key_create (which creates user API keys) and ibmcloud_resource_service_key_create.

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. While the description implies service ID use, it does not explicitly mention broader context or exclusions, such as when to use ibmcloud_iam_api_key_create instead.

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