Create a new release in Octopus Deploy

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

Description states the tool creates a release but does not disclose behavioral traits beyond that. With annotations providing no safety or idempotency hints (all false), the description should elaborate on side effects, error behavior, or post-conditions. It does not, leaving an agent with insufficient context.

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 concise (two sentences) and front-loaded with the core purpose. It avoids unnecessary fluff but could be slightly more structured if grouped logically.

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 14 parameters, no output schema, and sparse annotations, the description fails to provide complete context. Missing information about return values, error handling, or expected workflow prevents an agent from understanding the full tool behavior.

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 covers 100% of parameters with descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description adds value by grouping required vs optional and noting Octopus defaults, but this is largely redundant with the schema. No additional semantics beyond what schema provides.

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 'release', and identifies the Octopus Deploy context. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like deploy_release or find_releases, which could lead to confusion about when to use each.

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 description provides only minimal guidance on parameter usage (required vs optional with defaults) but lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions relative to alternatives. No mention of prerequisites, success conditions, or error scenarios.

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