kaiten_create_lane

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action 'Create' without describing side effects, return value, permission requirements, or behavior on duplicate titles or invalid board IDs. This is minimal for a mutation tool with no annotation safety hints.

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, efficient sentence with no filler. It is front-loaded with the core action and resource. It could be slightly richer, but as a concise statement it is appropriately tight.

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 7-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is too sparse to be fully contextual. It does not explain when to create a lane versus update one, what the response will be, or any constraints. The schema covers parameters, but the description leaves important operational context unaddressed.

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 100%, so all seven parameters already have individual descriptions in the input schema. The tool description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond the schema, which meets the baseline but does not enrich understanding of relationships or optional behavior.

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: 'Create a lane (swimlane) on a Kaiten board.' It clearly identifies what the tool does and clarifies the domain meaning of 'lane.' However, it does not explicitly distinguish itself from related siblings like kaiten_update_lane or kaiten_delete_lane.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as kaiten_list_lanes, kaiten_update_lane, or kaiten_delete_lane. There is no mention of prerequisites, when creation is appropriate, or any exclusion criteria.

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