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create_contacts

Create contacts in Xero. Use only when the user explicitly asks to add contacts.

Instructions

Creates one or multiple contacts in a Xero organisation. Only use this tool when user has directly and explicitly ask you to create contact.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ContactsNo
WarningsNoDisplays array of warning messages from the API
paginationNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states it creates contacts, with no details on side effects, validation, or failure modes. Minimal transparency.

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?

Two sentences, no fluff. Each sentence serves a distinct purpose: purpose and usage guideline. Highly concise.

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?

For a creation tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on return values, prerequisites, error handling, and expected input structure.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is low (33%), and the description adds no parameter-level meaning. It only aligns with the 'Contacts' array concept but doesn't explain any parameter details or constraints.

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 contacts, specifies 'one or multiple', and adds a usage restriction. It distinguishes from siblings like list_contacts.

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?

Explicitly says 'Only use this tool when user has directly and explicitly ask you to create contact', providing a clear when-to-use condition, but no mention of when not to use or alternatives.

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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