create_page

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

With no annotations provided, the description must disclose behavioral traits on its own. It only states 'basic', which is vague, and does not mention side effects, permissions, or any operational details. For a mutation tool, this is a significant gap in transparency.

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 that front-loads the primary purpose and immediately provides a pointer to an alternative. No wasted words.

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 tool is relatively simple with a well-covered schema and no output schema needed, so the description is minimally adequate. However, it lacks any mention of return values or prerequisites like how to obtain parent_page_id, and the 'basic' label is vague without clarification.

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 already describes all 3 parameters with 100% coverage, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no extra parameter semantics, but the schema is sufficient, so no deduction is needed.

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 clearly states 'Create a new Notion page' with a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes itself from create_rich_page by labeling this as 'basic', but does not differentiate from other creation tools like create_root_page or create_page_from_template.

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 explicitly points to create_rich_page as an alternative for better formatting, which gives some usage context. However, it does not explain when to use this tool versus other sibling tools like create_root_page or create_page_from_template, leaving the usage guidance incomplete.

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