docs_create

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose all behavioral traits. It only states creation without mentioning side effects, error conditions, permissions, or idempotency. For a creation tool, this is insufficient.

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 sentence of 7 words, highly concise. It is front-loaded with the essential action, but could benefit from slightly more detail without losing conciseness.

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?

Despite low complexity (1 param, no output schema), the description fails to mention what the tool returns (e.g., document ID), error scenarios, or prerequisites. This leaves an agent uncertain about expected outputs.

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?

Input schema has 100% coverage with description for 'title'. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema's 'Document title'. Baseline 3 is appropriate as no additional parameter context is provided.

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 'Create a new empty Google Doc' uses a specific verb ('Create') and resource ('Google Doc'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like docs_batchUpdate or drive_files_create. The term 'empty' adds precision about the initial state.

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?

No when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance is provided. Sibling tools like drive_files_create and sheets tools exist but are not mentioned as alternatives. The description only implies use for creating a blank Google Doc, which is adequate but lacks exclusion criteria.

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