create_product_source

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

No annotations are present, and the description only restates the create action without explaining side effects, required parent relationships, idempotency, permissions, or response behavior. It adds minimal behavioral context beyond the tool name.

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?

One compact sentence that states the action and scope with no filler. It is appropriately front-loaded and easy to parse.

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, the description plus complete schema is minimally sufficient, but it lacks guidance on using bulk creation for multiple sources, any validation rules, or what a successful creation returns. It is adequate but not enriched.

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 describes all four parameters at 100% coverage (source URL, name, type, publisher ID), so the description doesn't need to repeat them. It also adds no extra semantic constraints or relationships beyond the schema.

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') and resource ('product source') and scopes it to a publisher. It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like update_product_source, delete_product_source, and bulk_create_product_sources.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as bulk_create_product_sources or create_product_source_target. The phrasing implies a simple create action but offers no prerequisites, exclusions, or alternative recommendations.

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