create_stage

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only repeats the create action and endpoint, omitting side effects, authorization needs, idempotency, duplicate handling, or response 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 front-loaded and contains no filler: the purpose is stated first and the endpoint adds useful routing context. However, it is so terse that it misses opportunities to add behavioral guidance.

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 no output schema and no annotations, the description should explain what a successful creation returns and what prerequisites exist. It also does not clarify how stages relate to pipelines or whether extraBody must carry association fields, leaving important invocation context missing.

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 all four parameters, including extraBody, extraQuery, and orderWeight, are already documented. The description itself adds no parameter-level meaning, but the schema covers the necessary detail.

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 uses a specific verb and resource: 'Create a new stage.' The POST endpoint reinforces the creation action and clearly distinguishes this tool from sibling get_stage, update_stage, and list_stages.

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?

No guidance is given about when to use create_stage versus alternatives like update_stage or list_stages. The verb 'create' is the only signal, and no when-not-to-use conditions or prerequisites are mentioned.

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