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create-section

Create a new section in a OneNote notebook or section group. Specify the parent notebook or section group to organize notes.

Instructions

Create a new section. Provide notebookId to create in a notebook, or sectionGroupId to create inside a section group. Exactly one parent must be specified. Section names must be unique within the same hierarchy level, max 50 characters, and cannot contain: ? * / : < > | & # ' % ~

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
notebookIdNoID of the notebook to create the section in
displayNameYesName for the new section (max 50 characters)
sectionGroupIdNoID of the section group to create the section in. Takes precedence over notebookId.
Behavior5/5

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

The description adds significant behavioral context beyond annotations: exactly one parent required, name uniqueness, max length 50, and forbidden characters. Annotations only provide readOnlyHint=false, and the description enriches the understanding of the tool's behavior.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is concise with two sentences, no wasted words, and front-loads the purpose. It efficiently conveys all necessary information.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given no output schema, the description is fairly complete but lacks mention of what the tool returns (e.g., the created section's ID). However, for a creation tool with clear parameters, this is a minor gap.

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

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The description adds meaning beyond the input schema by clarifying that exactly one of notebookId or sectionGroupId must be specified, and by detailing displayName constraints (uniqueness, forbidden characters) that are not in the schema properties.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the tool creates a new section, specifies the two parent contexts (notebook or section group), and includes constraints. This distinguishes it from sibling tools that operate on different resources like pages.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description explicitly says when to use the tool (to create a section) and clarifies that exactly one parent must be specified. It does not explicitly mention when not to use it or provide alternatives, but the context is clear for this resource type.

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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