Create Company Segment Item

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

Description discloses the creation action and success response (HTTP 201) but does not discuss potential errors, side effects, or authentication needs. Annotations (readOnlyHint false, destructiveHint false) are consistent with creating a resource. No contradiction.

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?

Three sentences with some redundancy (two sentences essentially say the same thing). It includes API endpoint info but could be more streamlined.

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?

Adequate for a simple creation tool: it states purpose, input essentials, and outcome. However, it lacks information about error handling, relationships to other segment tools, or constraints.

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?

Input schema has 100% description coverage, and the description simply lists required parameters without adding new meaning. For example, it does not explain what 'code' or 'name' represent in the WBS context.

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?

Clearly states it creates a Work Breakdown Structure segment item in Procore, with a specific verb and resource. However, it does not explicitly distinguish itself from related tools like create_project_segment_item or bulk_create_wbs_codes, though the name and context help.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., project-level segment items, bulk creation). Required parameters are listed but no prerequisites or exclusion criteria are mentioned.

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