discord_create_poll

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

The description does not disclose behavioral traits such as required permissions, side effects (e.g., message creation), poll duration, or multiselect capability. With no annotations, the description carries the full burden but fails to provide meaningful 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 a single sentence, but it is underspecified. Conciseness should not come at the cost of essential information; here, crucial context about poll behavior and parameters is missing.

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?

With no output schema, 5 parameters, and 0% schema description coverage, the description is far from complete. An agent cannot infer return values, error cases, or effective usage from this sparse text.

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%, yet the description offers no explanation of parameters like 'answers', 'multiselect', or 'durationHours'. The agent receives no additional meaning beyond raw schema constraints.

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 a poll message' clearly states the tool's function as creating a poll. It is specific enough to distinguish from other message-related tools, but lacks detail on what constitutes a poll (e.g., multiple answers) and does not differentiate from tools like discord_send_message.

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 provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like discord_send_message or discord_create_forum_post. There is no mention of prerequisites, context, or exclusions.

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