netlicensing_create_api_token

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

No annotations exist, so description must carry the burden. It mentions 'scoped' and lists role options and optional licensee scoping, adding some context beyond the bare schema. However, it does not disclose permissions needed, side effects, or token management (e.g., revocability).

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 short and front-loaded with purpose, followed by a clean args list. No redundant sentences, but the args formatting could be more structured with distinct sections.

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 2-parameter creation tool with an output schema, the description covers the core purpose and parameter semantics adequately. No missing critical information given the context.

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?

Schema has 0% description coverage; the description lists the two parameters, provides possible values for api_key_role, and explains licensee_number's purpose ('scope token to a specific licensee'), adding meaning beyond the schema. Missing explanations of each role's effect.

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 scoped API token' with the verb 'Create' and resource 'API token', distinguishing it from sibling tools that create other entities (license, bundle, etc.).

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 on when to use this tool versus other create tools (e.g., netlicensing_create_shop_token), nor any conditions or scenarios for using it.

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