create_salary

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it only says 'create a salary record.' It does not mention side effects, permissions, financial implications, whether the record is immediately active, or any other behavioral traits. This is a significant gap for a financial creation tool.

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 concise sentence, which is efficient, but it is under-specified for a tool with seven parameters and no annotations. It is not tautological, but the extreme brevity borders on under-specification rather than ideal 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?

Given the tool's 7 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficient for full understanding. It does not explain what a salary record entails, the creation workflow, or any consequences. The schema covers parameter syntax, but contextual completeness is lacking.

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 covers 100% of parameters with French descriptions, so the schema already provides the meaning. The tool description adds no additional parameter context beyond the schema, justified by the high coverage, matching the baseline of 3.

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 'Créer une fiche de salaire' clearly states the action (create) and the resource (salary record/payslip), distinguishing it from sibling tools like list_salaries and get_salary. It is a specific verb+resource pair, but the term 'fiche de salaire' is somewhat ambiguous (could mean salary sheet or payslip) and lacks further detail.

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, no mention of prerequisites, and no reference to related tools (e.g., get_salary or list_salaries). The description simply states the action without any contextual or usage direction.

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