rm_create_project

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false. The description adds that the operation creates a new project, which narrows the mutation type, but it does not disclose additional behavioral details like duplicate-name behavior, required permissions, or how defaults like project_type and project_state are applied.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy, and every word earns its place. It is not bloated, though it is under-specified in other dimensions.

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 10-parameter create tool, this description is far too thin. It omits parameter semantics, usage constraints, and behavioral context, and does not compensate for the 0% schema description coverage. The presence of an output schema helps, but the description itself is not sufficient for correct invocation.

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 0% and there are 10 parameters, yet the description provides no parameter information at all. It does not explain ambiguous fields such as budget_type, project_type, project_state, or client_id, leaving the agent without meaningful guidance for invocation.

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 and resource: creates a new project in Smartsheet RM. This clearly differentiates it from the many other rm_create_* tools and from rm_update_project or rm_delete_project.

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?

The description implies the tool is for creating a new project, but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives such as rm_update_project, rm_clone_project_schedule, or rm_create_project_phase. No when-not-to-use guidance is provided.

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