create_supplier

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It only says 'Create a new supplier' and offers no information about side effects, required permissions, idempotency, error conditions, or whether the operation is a safe write. This is a significant transparency gap.

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, simple sentence with zero wasted words. It is front-loaded and efficient, stating exactly what the tool does without any fluff or redundancy.

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?

The description is minimal and lacks essential contextual details. With no annotations and no output schema, it fails to explain what happens on success (e.g., return value), any required preconditions, or side effects. While the schema covers parameters, the overall picture is incomplete for an 8-parameter tool.

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 descriptions, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no parameter-specific information, but none is needed because the schema already provides complete semantic meaning for all 8 parameters.

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 supplier' uses a specific verb ('create') and resource ('supplier'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like update_supplier, delete_supplier, list_suppliers, and get_supplier. Even though it largely restates the tool name, it accurately and unambiguously conveys the core action.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, no exclusions, and no context such as typical use cases. It merely states the action, leaving the agent to infer that it is used for creating new suppliers without any explicit direction.

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