smartsuite_create_dashboard

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

The description openly discloses key behaviors: dry-run capability (unless confirm:true), label uniqueness check (with alternative suggestion), and the requirement for readwrite/admin mode and the environment variable. These details go beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint: false) and provide actionable transparency.

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 (3-4 sentences) and well-structured: it starts with the primary purpose, followed by prerequisites, behavior notes, and a sibling reference. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.

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?

For a creation tool with no output schema, the description adequately covers inputs, behavior (dry-run, uniqueness), and outcome (creation or preview). It also provides a logical next step (adding widgets). No missing critical information is apparent.

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?

While the input schema covers all 5 parameters with descriptions, the description adds meaningful semantics: it explains the dual type for tabs (strings or objects) and the default tab behavior, clarifies the confirm parameter's dry-run effect, and emphasizes label uniqueness checks. This enhances understanding beyond the schema.

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 a dashboard in an application'), specifies the resource ('dashboard') and context ('in an application'), and differentiates from sibling tools like smartsuite_add_dashboard_widget by noting it is used afterward.

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 clear context for when to use the tool (creating a dashboard) and prerequisites (readwrite/admin mode and environment variable). It also guides the agent on post-creation steps (use smartsuite_add_dashboard_widget). However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or compare with similar creation tools.

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