create_shared_link

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

With no annotations, description should fully disclose behavior. It states creating a public link and making album visible, but omits details like link permanence, revocability, or authentication requirements.

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?

Two clear sentences plus bulleted Args. No unnecessary text. Could be slightly more structured, but efficient overall.

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?

Covers parameters and basic purpose, but lacks usage scenarios, error conditions, or prerequisites. Given the tool's simplicity and presence of output schema, this is adequate but not complete.

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 Args section explains each parameter's purpose (e.g., 'allow_download: Allow visitors to download photos'), adding meaning beyond the schema's type/title. This fully compensates for the 0% schema description coverage.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'Create' and resource 'public shared link for an album', and explains the effect (makes album visible in gallery frontend). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like list_shared_links.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_shared_links or update_album. The context is implied but not stated, and there are no 'when not to use' conditions.

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