Create a test cycle

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It does explain the core nesting behavior, but it omits other relevant aspects such as permissions, duplicate handling, the returned object, or error conditions. This is a minimally transparent create-tool description.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the main purpose and immediately followed by the key usage variant. No filler words or redundant details; every phrase earns its place.

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?

The description covers the essential creation modes, and the schema fully documents parameters. However, with no output schema present, the description could reasonably mention what the API returns (e.g., the created test cycle object), and it does not address potential errors or prerequisites. This is adequate but not fully complete.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters well. The description adds valuable relational guidance by explaining how parentId and parentType work together ('Omit parentId for a root cycle, or nest under a release or another cycle'). This goes beyond the individual schema descriptions.

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 tool's action: 'Create a test cycle.' It also specifies the two primary usage modes (root vs. nested), distinguishing it clearly from sibling create tools like create_module or create_test_case.

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 explicit context on when to omit parentId (root cycle) versus when to supply parentId and parentType (nesting). It doesn't explicitly name alternatives, but the context is clear and sufficient for this artifact-specific create operation.

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