zabbix_alert_create

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavior. It only mentions that it is a method, implying it performs an API call. It does not describe side effects (e.g., database inserts), authentication requirements, error conditions, or return values.

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 extremely short (one phrase), which could be considered concise, but it lacks essential information. It is under-specified rather than efficiently informative.

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?

Given the complexity of Zabbix API and numerous sibling tools, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain what creating an alert entails, how to structure parameters, or how it compares to other actions like alert_get or alert_update.

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?

The input schema has one parameter 'params' with schema coverage 0%, meaning no description exists. The tool description does not mention the parameter or its format, leaving the agent unable to understand what to pass.

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 states 'Zabbix API alert.create method', which identifies the action as creating an alert in Zabbix. However, it does not explain what an alert is or provide any context, making it only slightly above a tautology. Sibling tools like alert_get and alert_delete clarify the resource, but the description alone is vague.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as alert_update or alert_delete. There is no mention of prerequisites, contexts, or conditions for usage.

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