add_site

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It only says the tool 'adds' a site, with no details about side effects, permissions, duplicate-add behavior, whether the site is immediately usable, or what the API returns.

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 short and front-loaded, with no filler. The brief 'Args' section provides exactly the parameter detail needed without redundancy.

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 tool with one parameter, the URL semantics are well covered and an output schema exists. However, key operational context is missing: what happens when the site is added, whether verification is required, and how this relates to other Search Console management steps. The agent can invoke the tool correctly but lacks deeper context for robust decision-making.

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 0% coverage, but the description fully compensates by specifying that site_url must be an exact match, giving concrete URL patterns, and explaining the sc-domain: format for domain properties. This is strong, actionable parameter guidance.

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 states a specific action ('Add a site') and a clear target ('Search Console properties'). This is unambiguous and naturally distinguishes the tool from siblings like delete_site, list_properties, and get_site_details.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any mention of prerequisites, ownership, or verification requirements. The description only explains what the tool does, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

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