apex_add_tabs_container

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

The annotations are all false, so they provide no positive safety signals. The description merely says 'Add' without disclosing side effects, page modification behavior, or dependencies. It adds little beyond the obvious mutation implied by the name.

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 concise, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately short, though it could be slightly more informative without losing conciseness.

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?

Given a tool with six parameters, a complex array structure, and an output schema, the one-sentence description is insufficient. It does not mention prerequisites like an existing page, how the tabs container integrates with APEX regions, or any constraints not already in the schema. The schema covers parameter details, but the overall tool behavior remains under-specified.

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 high (83%), and the tabs parameter has a detailed description of its sub-fields. The tool description itself adds no extra parameter semantics beyond the schema, so the baseline score of 3 applies.

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 uses a specific verb and resource ('Add a tabs container with multiple content panels'), clearly indicating the tool's purpose. It does not, however, explicitly mention the Oracle APEX page context or differentiate from sibling region-adding tools, though the name provides some distinction.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like apex_add_region or apex_add_collapsible_region. The description only restates the function without providing context, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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