Create server

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions the private key requirement but omits critical behaviors such as whether the operation is destructive, requires special permissions, or returns a server ID. The mutation nature is implied by 'Create' but not elaborated.

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 sentence that is easy to read and front-loads the core action. However, given the tool's complexity (9 parameters), it is under-specified, and brevity comes at the expense of necessary details. It is not tautological but is too sparse to fully earn its place.

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 extremely incomplete for a tool with 9 parameters and no annotations or output schema. It covers only one parameter, provides no return value information, no usage alternatives, and no side effects, making it nearly insuffient for an agent to select and invoke the tool correctly.

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 lists 9 parameters with zero description coverage, and the description only explains private_key_uuid. Other parameters like ip, port, proxy_type, and is_build_server are left completely undefined, providing no additive meaning beyond their names and types.

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 'Create a new server' with a specific verb and resource, clearly distinguishing from sibling tools like listServers, getServer, and validateServer. The additional detail about requiring a private key UUID further clarifies the tool's specific function.

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 implies a prerequisite (private key) but gives no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention creating a private key first, listing servers, or validating servers, so an agent cannot infer proper usage context beyond the basic action.

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