create_label

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 states the primary action (creating a label) but does not disclose side effects, required account context, potential duplicate behavior, or any other operational traits such as idempotency or permission requirements.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. Every word contributes to stating the action, making it appropriately concise for a simple CRUD tool.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the tool lacks annotations and parameter documentation, and the description is too minimal to be complete. It does not explain the role of account_id, how display_name and color are validated, or any behavioral context needed to confidently invoke the tool on the first try.

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 0%, so the description must compensate for the absence of parameter documentation. It does not: no parameter is mentioned, and the agent is left to infer meaning solely from names like account_id, display_name, and color. This falls short of what is needed when the schema provides no descriptions.

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 label' uses a specific verb and resource, making the tool's core function clear. It distinguishes itself from the sibling label tools (update_label, delete_label, get_label_details) by naming the create action, though it adds no detail beyond the tool name.

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, and no prerequisites are mentioned. The only implication is the obvious one from the verb 'create,' but nothing explicitly addresses context, exclusions, or why to choose this over related label operations.

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