create-phase

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

No annotations provided, and the description is a bare minimum. It does not disclose any behavioral traits such as validation actions, side effects (e.g., does it affect project timeline?), or authentication requirements. The agent gets no insight into what happens 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.

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

The description is a single short sentence, which is concise. It front-loads the core action, but lacks any supporting structure or additional details. While every word earns its place, it could benefit from a bit more context without sacrificing brevity.

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 the tool has 11 parameters and no output schema, the description is highly incomplete. It provides no information about return values, error conditions, or behavior when required fields are missing. The tool's complexity demands a richer description.

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?

Input schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds no extra meaning beyond what is already in the parameter descriptions. It does not clarify usage context or dependencies between parameters.

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 'a new phase within a project'. It is specific enough to distinguish from other create tools like 'create-milestone' or 'create-project-task', though it could add more context about what a phase represents.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The sibling list includes many creation tools, and the description does not explain prerequisites or typical use cases for creating a phase compared to other project elements.

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