notion_view_designer

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

With no annotations provided, the description bears the full burden of disclosing behavior. It only notes that the action routes through a dispatcher, offering no insight into side effects, idempotency, permissions, or output characteristics. The presence of an output schema is not leveraged.

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 brief with clear argument documentation. The three sentences are direct and contain no redundancy. However, the routing detail adds marginal value for decision-making, so a slight deduction is applied.

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?

The tool has an output schema that is not referenced in the description, and the concept of 'view_designer' remains unexplained. The two optional parameters are underspecified, and the description fails to convey the tool's role within the Notion domain, making it incomplete for agent understanding.

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%, so the description's parameter explanations add some value. 'message' is described as a free-text objective and 'inputs' as an optional JSON string of structured inputs, but no format constraints or examples are provided, leaving significant ambiguity.

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 states it runs the 'view_designer' domain agent action, but it does not explain what the action accomplishes. The name 'view_designer' is ambiguous, and the description lacks specificity about the tool's output or effect, making it vague.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternative Notion tools such as 'notion_create_view' or 'notion_get_view'. It only describes the routing infrastructure, not decision-making criteria, leaving the agent without context for appropriate use.

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