chim_create_outage

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only reveals that it sends a POST request to create a notification, but omits side effects, authorization requirements, or reversibility. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient behavioral transparency.

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 concise sentences pack the essential information: the action, the endpoint, and a pointer to detailed payload guidelines. No wasted words.

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 is adequate for a simple create operation but lacks details on response format, error handling, or prerequisites. Since there is no output schema and no annotations, the description could do more to inform the agent about expected outcomes.

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 input schema already documents both parameters (dry_run and payload) with 100% coverage. The description adds value by referencing the CHIM API guide for payload structure, which is helpful beyond the generic 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?

Clearly states the tool creates an Incident/Outage notification via a specific HTTP POST endpoint. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like chim_list_outages and chim_list_changes, which are read-only list operations.

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?

Provides clear context that the tool is for creating outage notifications and instructs to supply a payload from the CHIM API guide. It does not explicitly list alternative tools or when-not-to-use scenarios, but the purpose is unambiguous.

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