jira_create_sprint

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

With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It only mentions routing and authentication details, which are generic infrastructure. It does not indicate that this is a write operation, whether it is idempotent, what side effects occur (e.g., sprint creation), or any required permissions.

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 short (3 sentences) and concise. However, the first two sentences are redundant (naming and routing) rather than informative. It is not front-loaded with actionable content. It earns a midpoint score for brevity but poor structure.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description fails to explain return values or the expected content of the arguments parameter. For a mutation tool that creates a resource, the description is woefully incomplete, leaving the agent without sufficient information to use the tool correctly.

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 sole parameter 'arguments' is a JSON string with no description of its inner structure. Schema coverage is 0% (no property descriptions). The description simply says 'JSON string of arguments for the connector operation', which adds no meaning. The agent cannot determine what arguments to supply.

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 only restates the name 'create_sprint' and labels it as a 'Jira connector operation'. It does not explain what creating a sprint means in Jira, nor does it distinguish from sibling tools like jira_start_sprint or jira_close_sprint. This is a tautology, providing no clarity on the tool's specific action.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites (e.g., required board or project), typical use cases, or when not to use it. The description lacks any context for appropriate invocation.

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