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autotask_create_project

Create a new project in Autotask with required fields: company ID, project name, status, and type. Optional fields include dates, manager, and estimated hours.

Instructions

Create a new project in Autotask

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
companyIDYesCompany ID for the project
projectNameYesProject name
descriptionNoProject description
statusYesProject status (1=New, 2=In Progress, 5=Complete)
startDateNoProject start date (YYYY-MM-DD)
endDateNoProject end date (YYYY-MM-DD)
projectLeadResourceIDNoProject manager resource ID
estimatedHoursNoEstimated hours for the project
projectTypeYesProject type (2=Proposal, 3=Template, 4=Internal, 5=Client, 8=Baseline). Required.
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided. The description only says 'create' without disclosing side effects, return values, or required permissions. For a creation tool, the agent is left uninformed about what to expect beyond creation.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Single sentence, no wasted words. It directly states the tool's function. Appropriate length given the schema carries the parameter details.

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?

No output schema and no annotations. The description does not explain what happens after creation (e.g., returns project ID), nor any constraints or prerequisites. The schema is complete for parameters, but the overall tool behavior is under-specified.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100%, so the input schema fully describes each parameter. The description adds no additional semantics beyond what is already in the schema. Baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states it creates a project. The sibling tools are for different entities (company, contact, etc.), so differentiation is implicitly clear. However, it lacks specificity about what constitutes a project in Autotask.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

No explicit guidance on when to use vs alternatives. The sibling tools are for other objects, so usage context is implied; but there is no 'when not to use' or alternative recommendations.

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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