sonarr_create_downloadclient_action

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

The WRITE warning explicitly states the tool modifies the Sonarr instance, which is useful beyond readOnlyHint=false. However, it does not disclose specific side effects, required permissions, or what kind of action is performed.

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?

While the description is short (two sentences), the first sentence is a tautology of the tool name and adds no information. Only the WRITE warning provides value, so not every sentence earns its place.

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 description is grossly insufficient for a tool with nested parameters and an action endpoint. It does not explain the action's behavior, what the required 'name' refers to, or what the body object should contain. The output schema exists but the semantics are still opaque.

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 schema has 0% description coverage for parameters. The description provides no explanation of what 'name' and 'body' mean, nor how to structure the body object. The tool has a nested body object, so parameter semantics are critical and entirely missing.

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 'Create downloadclient action' largely restates the tool name without explaining what an action is or how it differs from sonarr_create_downloadclient. The WRITE note adds that it modifies the instance but not the specific purpose of the action endpoint.

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 the many sibling tools like sonarr_create_downloadclient or other create_action tools. There is no use-case context or exclusion criteria.

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