apple_photos_create_album

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

Annotations already declare this is a non-read-only, non-destructive, non-idempotent, open-world write, so the safety profile is covered. The word 'top-level' adds real behavioral meaning about placement, but the description says nothing about duplicate-name handling, permission prompts, or what happens on repeated calls — gaps that matter for a create operation.

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?

A single short sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource, with zero filler. Nothing could be cut without losing information.

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?

For a one-parameter create tool with no output schema, the description covers the essentials, but it omits the behavioral details an agent would want (duplicate name behavior, permissions, whether the album is immediately visible). Adequate but with clear gaps.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the schema documents only minLength/maxLength for 'name'. The description implicitly identifies the single argument as the album's name, which is the minimum needed, but adds no constraints, format, or uniqueness semantics beyond that.

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 gives a specific verb+resource ('Create a new ... Photos album') and adds a meaningful qualifier ('top-level') that distinguishes it from album-mutating siblings like apple_photos_add_to_album and apple_photos_update. It does not explicitly name or contrast with any sibling, so it stops short of a 5.

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 when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, no mention of prerequisites (e.g. Apple Photos automation permission), and no routing to alternatives such as apple_photos_add_to_album for placing existing photos into an album. The purpose implies the scenario, but nothing is stated.

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