create_bidder

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Create a new bidder' and does not disclose side effects (e.g., persistence), required permissions, validation rules, or what happens on success or failure. This is a significant gap for a mutation tool.

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, concise sentence that is front-loaded with the verb and object. It contains no wasted words and is immediately understandable.

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 tool with three well-described parameters, the description meets the minimum viable standard. However, it lacks behavioral context (e.g., defaults, required permissions, response format) because there are no annotations and no output schema, leaving the agent with only the schema and description to work with.

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 has 100% coverage with descriptions for name, status, and bid_url, so the description does not need to add parameter details. However, the description provides no additional meaning beyond the schema, which is sufficient per the baseline.

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 'Create a new bidder' clearly states the action (create) and the resource (bidder), making it distinct from sibling tools like update_bidder or delete_bidder. It is a specific verb+resource statement.

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 usage is implied by the verb 'create' and the resource 'bidder', but there is no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any mention of prerequisites. It does not state exclusions or when to avoid using it.

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