create_budget

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

No annotations are present, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits beyond the act of creation. It fails to mention idempotency, duplicate name handling, required permissions, or any side effects, leaving the agent with no insight into the tool's behavior.

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, which is efficient, but it is under-specified rather than concise. It lacks essential details and could be expanded without adding bulk. The sentence is not front-loaded with useful information beyond the basic action.

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 simplicity (one parameter) and absence of annotations and output schema, the description is still critically incomplete. It omits any mention of the parameter, expected input, or return value, making it insufficient for an agent to call correctly without additional inference.

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 schema has 0% description coverage, and the description does not even mention the single required 'name' parameter. It provides no guidance on the format, constraints, or purpose of the parameter, relying entirely on the schema which is minimal.

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 a clear verb and resource, 'Create a new budget,' which distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_budget, update_budget, and delete_budget. It is unambiguous about the operation being performed, though it lacks any detail about what a budget entails.

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 such as update_budget or delete_budget. The context of creation is implied but no explicit conditions, prerequisites, or exclusion criteria are provided.

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