zoho_create_account

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavioral traits. The terms 'guarded wrapper' and 'gated by ZOHO_ALLOW_WRITES' hint at safety mechanisms but do not explain side effects, permissions, or error handling. Important details are missing.

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 with two sentences, each providing relevant information. It is front-loaded with the purpose and includes a key condition. No redundant or extraneous content.

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 the tool has 4 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficiently complete. It lacks explanation of what a GL account is, return values, error scenarios, and how the guard works. The complexity of a create operation demands more 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 description coverage is 50% (2 of 4 parameters have descriptions). The tool description does not add any meaning beyond the schema for the parameters. It fails to compensate for the undocumented 'description' and 'account_name' 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 action 'Create' and the resource 'GL account in the chart of accounts', with a note about being a guarded wrapper. It distinguishes from sibling tools like zoho_delete and zoho_read, but does not explicitly differentiate from zoho_create_journal.

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 mentions 'Gated by ZOHO_ALLOW_WRITES', which implies a condition for use, but does not provide explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance compared to alternatives like zoho_create_journal. The usage context is implied rather than stated.

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