hosting_createWebsiteRedirectV1

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action without mentioning side effects, idempotency, prerequisites (e.g., domain must exist), or potential for overwriting existing redirects for the same source URL.

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 sentence that begins with the verb 'Creates' and contains no unnecessary words. It is well front-loaded and efficient.

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 has 4 parameters and no output schema, and the description is minimal. It does not explain the return value, possible errors, or constraints like duplicate redirects. While the schema covers parameters, the description lacks behavioral details that would help in complex scenarios, but it is adequate for a basic create operation.

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 schema covers all parameters with descriptions (100% coverage), and the description adds slight context (source URL on the selected website, destination URL/IP). However, it does not clarify the roles of 'domain' and 'username' beyond the schema's terse descriptions, and the parameter descriptions themselves are minimal.

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 the action 'Creates a redirect' and specifies both source and destination (URL or IP address). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like hosting_deleteWebsiteRedirectV1 and hosting_listWebsiteRedirectsV1, which are about deleting or listing redirects.

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 usage for creating redirects on the selected website but does not explicitly mention when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it state any exclusions or prerequisites. Sibling tools like list/delete are not referenced, so guidance is implicit.

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