create_quote

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and destructiveHint=false. The description adds 'after explicit approval' and 'empty', which provide some behavioral context but largely reinforce schema constraints (confirm const true). No additional side effects, authentication needs, or return behavior are disclosed.

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 sentence, front-loaded with the tool's purpose ('Create an empty DigiKey quote') and includes a necessary precondition. Every word adds value, with no redundant information.

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?

The tool is relatively simple and annotations cover the safety profile, but the description omits any mention of return values or what happens after creation. Since there is no output schema, a brief note on the returned quote or confirmation would improve completeness. The nested parameter structure is also not 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 input schema has 0% description coverage, and the description provides no parameter explanations. It does not clarify the semantics of account_id, quote_name, or the confirm flag beyond what is inferred from names. The description fails to compensate for the lack of schema descriptions.

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 a specific action (create), a resource (DigiKey quote), and a distinguishing characteristic ('empty') plus a precondition ('after explicit approval'). This differentiates it from sibling tools like create_quote_from_source, which creates from a source, and add_products_to_quote, which adds products to an existing quote.

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 context is clear: this tool is for creating a new empty quote, implying it should be used before adding products. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use it or name alternatives. There are no exclusions, but the guidance is implicit rather than explicit.

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