notes_create_note

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. It clearly states the mutation (creating a note) and the optional image attachment, but adds no context about side effects, persistence, or response behavior. The output schema partially covers the latter.

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?

Two concise sentences with no filler. The main action is front-loaded and the optional image behavior is presented as a single additional clause.

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 simple create operation with a complete schema and an output schema, the description is nearly sufficient. It could add a line about when to prefer it over notes_update_note, but nothing essential to invoking the tool correctly is missing.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3; the description does not need to restate parameters. It adds only the high-level note about optional image attachment, which the schema already documents via image_path with default null.

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?

States a specific verb ('Create') and resource ('a new note for a child'), and adds the distinguishing capability of optionally attaching an image. This is clearly separable from sibling operations like notes_update_note, notes_delete_note, or notes_create_tag.

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?

Usage is implied by the create verb: the agent can infer it should be called when creating a new note rather than updating or deleting. However, it never explicitly contrasts with alternatives or mentions prerequisites such as needing an existing child_id.

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