Snowflake Create Database

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the write nature is covered. The description adds nothing beyond that—it does not mention required privileges, the fact that the default if_not_exists=true silently no-ops on an existing database, or that creation is effectively permanent.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no padding, which is structurally sound. However, 'in Snowflake' is redundant given the tool name, and the sentence is so minimal that brevity comes at the cost of omitted essential detail.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, and annotations cover the safety profile. Even so, a mutation tool with four undocumented parameters—including one whose default silently suppresses errors—needs more description than a bare one-liner to be called correctly.

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% for four parameters. The description names the resource, which weakly implies the required 'name' argument, but says nothing about 'comment', 'data_retention_time_in_days', or the significant behavior of 'if_not_exists' (default true). It fails to compensate for the coverage gap.

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 ('Create a new database'), which tells an agent exactly what the tool does. It does not differentiate itself from siblings like snowflake_clone_database or snowflake_create_schema, but the verb+resource combination is unambiguous on its own.

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 versus alternatives such as snowflake_clone_database or snowflake_create_schema, nor any statement of prerequisites (privileges, active role, warehouse context). The description is purely declarative.

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