kaiten_create_checklist

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

With no annotations, the description must carry behavioral disclosure. It accurately communicates that this is a mutating create operation, but it does not mention permissions, side effects, whether duplicate checklist names are allowed, or what the response contains. The key behavior is stated, but depth is limited.

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 with zero filler, and the action is front-loaded. It is minimal but complete at the sentence level.

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?

For a simple create operation with three flat parameters and no output schema, the definition is largely sufficient. It could name the sibling create_checklist_item to indicate next steps, but that is not necessary for invoking this tool correctly.

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?

The schema covers 100% of parameters with descriptions for name, card_id, and sort_order. The tool description adds no extra semantic detail beyond the schema, so the baseline 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?

The description uses a specific verb ('create') with a clear resource ('checklist') and target ('a Kaiten card'). It distinguishes itself from sibling update/delete/list checklist tools and from checklist item tools.

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 implies the tool should be used when a checklist needs to be created on a card, but it does not explicitly mention alternatives or exclusions. There is no guidance about when to prefer create_checklist_item or update_checklist, so usage guidance is only implicit.

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