create_initiative

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavioral traits (e.g., side effects, permissions, required state). It does not mention any creation-related behaviors, such as whether default values are set, if it requires exclusive access, or if it triggers notifications.

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?

Though extremely short, the description is under-specified, not concise. It fails to front-load critical distinguishing information; every sentence should earn its place, and this single sentence does not add value beyond the name.

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?

Given the tool's complexity (11 parameters, 4 required, no output schema, no annotations), the description is far from complete. It lacks any context about return values, error conditions, or lifecycle implications. The description does not compensate for the missing output schema.

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 each parameter's purpose is already documented there. The description adds no additional semantic meaning (e.g., relationships between parameters, constraints beyond schema). Baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

Description 'Create a new initiative' is a tautology of the tool name, providing no additional clarification on what an 'initiative' is in this context or how it differs from similar tools like 'update_initiative' or 'list_initiatives'.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., when to create vs. update). No prerequisites, context, or exclusion criteria are mentioned.

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