create_presentation

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

Description notes '1 API call' and explicitly states return values ({presentationId, title, url}). For a creation tool, this is transparent about scope and results, though no annotations are provided.

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 succinct: a single sentence for purpose, then short args and returns sections. Efficient and front-loaded with key 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?

For a simple tool with one parameter and an output schema, the description covers creation, returns, and API call count. It lacks prerequisites like authentication, but that is generally implied.

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 single parameter 'title' is explained in the description: 'The title for the new presentation.' This adds meaning beyond the schema, which has 0% description coverage.

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 'Create a new, empty Google Slides presentation', specifying the verb 'create', the resource 'presentation', and the empty nature. This distinguishes it from siblings like copy_presentation or duplicate_slide.

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 (e.g., copy_presentation, duplicate_slide). The description only states what it does, leaving the agent to infer usage from context.

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