add_task

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

The description mentions saving results to XML, which indicates file modification, but it does not disclose other behavioral traits such as whether it overwrites or appends, validation steps, or error handling. With no annotations, the description should convey more behavioral 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 a single sentence, making it concise, but it lacks structure such as separate sections or bullet points. While brevity is good, it omits essential details.

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 six parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It fails to explain required parameters, return values, file behavior, or potential errors, leaving significant gaps for the agent.

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 0%, and the description adds no meaning to any of the six parameters. It does not mention file, name, duration_days, resource, predecessors, or out, leaving the agent without any extra guidance beyond the schema field names.

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 tool adds a task to a project and saves the result to an XML file. It uses a specific verb ('add') and resource ('task to a project'), and it distinguishes from sibling tools like create_project, update_task, and remove_task.

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 does not provide any guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention when not to use it. It only states the action without contextual advice.

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