skylight_create_task

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

The description only restates the create action, which is already implied by the tool name and by readOnlyHint=false. It adds no extra behavioral context such as side effects, required associations, or what happens on creation. There is no contradiction with the annotations, but also no meaningful disclosure beyond them.

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 short and front-loaded, with no wasted words. However, it is under-specified: terms like 'task-box item' are not explained, and the single sentence does not carry enough information to be genuinely useful. This is minimal conciseness rather than effective structure.

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 create tool with five parameters, no output schema, low schema coverage, and many sibling tools, this description is insufficient. An agent cannot determine what each parameter means, what a successful creation returns, or how this differs from creating a chore or recurring chore. Significant context 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 only 20%: only 'summary' has a description ('Task title.'). The description text does not clarify frameId, routine, emoji_icon, or reward_points. Since the description must compensate for the low schema coverage and does not, parameter semantics are almost entirely missing.

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 uses a specific verb and resource: 'Create a task-box item.' This clearly identifies the operation as creating a task-box item, though it does not differentiate it from sibling tools like skylight_create_chore or skylight_create_event. It is not a tautology and conveys the basic purpose.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as skylight_create_chore, skylight_create_recurring_chore, or skylight_update_task. No context, prerequisites, or exclusions are provided, so an agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name and sibling list.

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