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create_platform

Create a new workflow execution platform like Arvados or SevenBridges to manage bioinformatics workflows. Specify the platform name to set up execution environment.

Instructions

Create a new workflow execution platform.

Args: name: Platform name (e.g., Arvados, SevenBridges)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description bears full responsibility. It only states the action without disclosing side effects, required permissions, reversibility, or any behavioral traits beyond the basic creation action.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely concise—two sentences total—with the action front-loaded and parameter details immediately following. Every word earns its place with no redundancy or fluff.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the simplicity of the tool (one parameter, no output schema), the description is incomplete. It does not explain what a platform is, what the creation entails, or what the return value might be, leaving significant gaps for an agent to infer.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has 0% description coverage, but the description adds value by explaining the 'name' parameter with examples (e.g., Arvados, SevenBridges). This provides meaning beyond the schema's type-only specification, though it doesn't elaborate on constraints or format.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description explicitly states 'Create a new workflow execution platform' with a clear verb ('Create') and resource ('workflow execution platform'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'create_pipeline' or 'create_project' by specifying the resource type, and gives concrete examples (e.g., Arvados, SevenBridges) for clarity.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

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 such as 'get_platform' or 'list_platforms'. The description lacks context about prerequisites, scenarios, or when creation is appropriate.

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

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