create_document

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full disclosure burden. It states creation (mutation) but fails to mention required authentication, permission scopes, rate limits, or any side effects like overwriting existing documents. The minimal description does not adequately inform an agent of behavioral traits.

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 concise (one sentence) and front-loaded with the core action. However, it could benefit from structured bullet points to list parameters or usage notes, but the brevity is not detrimental.

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?

Given 5 parameters and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not specify return values (e.g., document ID), error conditions, or prerequisites like authentication. Compared to sibling tools, it lacks contextual cues for correct selection and invocation.

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?

Schema description coverage is only 20% (only 'account' has a description). The tool description adds no new information about parameters beyond the schema; it only hints that 'content' can be Markdown. Most parameters (title, folder_id, page_mode) remain underdocumented.

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 clearly states the verb 'create' and the resource 'Google Doc', with optional Markdown initialization. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'write_document' or 'insert_document' that modify existing documents.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., 'write_document' for updates). The description implies creating a new document but doesn't contrast with other creation-related siblings like 'copy_document' or 'add_tab'.

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