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create-role

Create new roles with permissions, hourly rates, and settings to manage team access and responsibilities in Float.

Instructions

Create a new role with permissions and settings

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesRole name (required)
descriptionNoRole description
default_hourly_rateNoDefault hourly rate for this role
permissionsNoList of permissions for this role
activeNoActive status (1=active, 0=archived)
department_idNoDepartment ID if role is department-specific
levelNoRole level/hierarchy
is_system_roleNoWhether this is a system role (1=system, 0=custom)
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. While 'Create' implies a write operation, it lacks details on permissions needed, whether the role is immediately active, potential side effects, or error conditions. This is inadequate for a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It is appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy to parse quickly.

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?

For a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what happens after creation (e.g., returns the new role ID), error handling, or system constraints, leaving significant gaps in understanding how to use it effectively.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents all 8 parameters. The description adds no additional meaning beyond implying that permissions and settings are configurable, which is already clear from the parameter names. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

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 the action ('Create') and resource ('a new role with permissions and settings'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'update-role' or 'delete-role' beyond the basic verb, missing specific distinctions about when each should be used.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'update-role' or 'get-role', nor does it mention prerequisites such as required permissions or system context. It simply states what the tool does without any contextual framing.

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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