shared_lists_create

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it merely restates the tool name ('Create a node plugin shared list'). It doesn't mention side effects, permissions, reversibility, or success/error responses. This is essentially a tautology and adds no behavioral insight beyond what the name already conveys.

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, concise sentence with no wasted words. It efficiently states the verb and resource, but it is so minimal that it omits potentially useful context. Structurally it's fine, just very lean.

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 there is no output schema and the config parameter is an unstructured object, the description provides no guidance on what the config should contain or what the tool returns upon success. It also doesn't explain the domain concept of a 'node plugin shared list'. This is insufficient for an agent to call the tool effectively, especially since it's a mutating create operation.

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 schema covers both parameters with descriptions (name: 'Shared list name', config: 'Shared list configuration object'), so schema coverage is 100%. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, meeting the baseline for fully documented parameters.

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 the verb 'create' and the resource 'node plugin shared list', which distinguishes it from sibling list/get/update/delete operations on shared lists. However, it doesn't explain what a 'node plugin shared list' actually is, so the purpose is clear but the domain concept is undefined.

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 like shared_lists_update or other create tools. There are no prerequisites, exclusions, or contextual hints; the usage is implied solely by the tool name and the 'create' verb.

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