createAsanaTask

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry full behavioral disclosure. It merely states the tool creates a task but does not mention side effects (e.g., permanent record creation), required permissions, error conditions, or return values. This is a significant gap for a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage.

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 aptly sized sentence that front-loads the key verb and resource, then lists optional details without unnecessary wording 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?

With 6 parameters, a nested custom_fields object, no output schema, and no annotations, the description needs to clarify required fields and expected results. It omits that projectId and name are required, misrepresents custom_fields as optional, and does not describe the response, making it insufficient for a complete understanding.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description actively misleads by labeling custom_fields as optional when the schema requires it. This contradicts the schema and adds no beneficial meaning beyond the field names already present in the schema.

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 'Creates a new task in the specified Asana project' with a specific verb and resource, distinguishing it from sibling tools like updateAsanaTask and createAsanaComment. It also lists optional details (description, due date, assignee, custom fields) that add granularity beyond the tool name.

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 the tool's use case (creating a task) but offers no explicit 'when to use' vs alternatives, such as naming updateAsanaTask for updates. There are no exclusions or comparative guidance with sibling tools, so usage context is only implied.

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