Create Early Pay Program

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

Description adds that the tool returns the created object with HTTP 201, but annotations already indicate it is not readOnly or destructive. No mention of side effects or authorization needs. Provides moderate transparency beyond annotations.

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?

Description is somewhat repetitive (twice mentions 'Creates a new Payments') and includes API endpoint details that may not be essential. Could be more concise without losing clarity.

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?

Covers main points: creation, required parameters, return value. However, lacks explanation for the 'dateConfiguration' parameter and does not mention prerequisites like existence of the company. No output schema provided, so description could offer more detail on success response.

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% coverage with descriptions for all parameters. The description lists required parameters but does not add meaning beyond the schema, except for 'standardRate' which is already explained. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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?

Description clearly states 'Creates a new early pay program for a given company', identifying the action and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like update and deactivate by using the verb 'create', though it does not explicitly differentiate.

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, such as list or update early pay programs. The description only says 'Use this to create a new Payments in Procore', which is a vague and slightly inaccurate instruction.

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