discord_create_forum_post

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 basic action and optional tags, but fails to mention required permissions, potential side effects, or what happens if the channel is not a forum. This is insufficient for a state-changing operation.

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 that directly states the core functionality with no superfluous words. It is appropriately concise for a simple tool.

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 tool has no annotations and no output schema, and the description does not explain the return value, error conditions, or permissions required. While the purpose is clear, the description lacks necessary context for an agent to fully understand the tool's behavior in a complex environment.

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 description mentions 'optional tags,' which aligns with the schema's optional tags parameter, but it provides no additional meaning for the required parameters (forumChannelId, title, content). With only 25% schema description coverage, the description does not compensate for the low coverage.

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 the specific verb 'Creates' and identifies the resource as 'a new post in a Discord forum channel,' clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like discord_create_text_channel (creates a channel) and discord_reply_to_forum (replies to an existing post). The mention of 'optional tags' adds further specificity.

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 is for creating new forum posts, but it does not provide explicit guidance on when to use it versus alternatives such as discord_reply_to_forum or discord_send. There are no exclusion criteria or mentions of alternative tools, so the agent must infer usage from the description alone.

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