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cr_create_namespace

Creates a new namespace in IBM Cloud Container Registry to store and manage container images. Specify the namespace name and optionally the region.

Instructions

Create a Container Registry namespace

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
namespaceYesNamespace name
regionNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so the description carries full burden. It only says 'Create', implying mutation, but does not disclose important behavioral traits such as idempotency, error handling (e.g., if namespace already exists), naming rules, or region default behavior. The agent lacks critical operational context.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, short sentence with no wasted words. While concise, it could be slightly more informative without becoming verbose. However, it is appropriately front-loaded and efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is too minimal. It does not explain the purpose of namespaces in Container Registry, uniqueness constraints, region usage, or what to expect upon success/failure. For a creation tool with related siblings, more context is needed.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 50% (only 'namespace' has a description). The tool description adds no extra meaning to parameters. For 'region', the description is missing entirely, and the tool description does not clarify its purpose or default. The description fails to compensate for the missing schema detail.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the action ('Create') and resource ('Container Registry namespace') clearly. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like cr_delete_namespace or cr_list_namespaces, which could be achieved by adding a note like 'Use this to create a new namespace; to delete, use cr_delete_namespace.'

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites (e.g., account setup, region availability) or explicit exclusions. The description only states the action without context for decision-making.

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

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