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autotask_create_project

Create a new project in Autotask by specifying company, name, status, type, and optional details like dates, lead resource, and estimated hours.

Instructions

Create a new project in Autotask

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
companyIDYesCompany ID for the project
projectNameYesProject name
descriptionNoProject description
statusYesProject status (1=New, 2=In Progress, 5=Complete)
startDateNoProject start date (YYYY-MM-DD)
endDateNoProject end date (YYYY-MM-DD)
projectLeadResourceIDNoProject manager resource ID
estimatedHoursNoEstimated hours for the project
projectTypeYesProject type (2=Proposal, 3=Template, 4=Internal, 5=Client, 8=Baseline). Required.
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must carry behavioral information. It does not disclose whether the tool creates a project and automatically triggers workflows, emits notifications, or requires specific permissions. The description is too brief.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Extremely short (one sentence), but it is complete in conveying the basic purpose. However, it lacks any structural elements like bullet points or examples that could improve usability.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool has 9 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not clarify required vs optional parameters beyond what the schema already states, or explain return values or validation rules.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

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. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema fields; it simply repeats the schema's parameter descriptions without enrichment.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the action ('Create a new project') and the system ('Autotask'). It clearly distinguishes from sibling create tools like 'autotask_create_ticket' and 'autotask_create_task', but does not differentiate within the project suite (e.g., 'autotask_create_project_note').

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as 'autotask_update_project' for existing projects or 'autotask_create_phase' for sub-projects. No prerequisites or context provided.

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

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