Create a OneNote section

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

The annotations already declare that this is a non-read-only, non-idempotent, open-world, non-destructive create operation. The description aligns with them and adds the container scope, but it does not disclose permission requirements, duplicate-name behavior, or what happens if both or neither parent ID is supplied.

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 front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It states the operation and scope immediately.

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?

For a create tool with three parameters, zero schema descriptions, and no output schema, the description is too sparse. It leaves critical details about parent selection and creation behavior to inference, while annotations cover only the safety profile.

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 0%, so the description must carry parameter meaning. It only vaguely implies notebook_id and section_group_id via "in a notebook or section group," without explaining requiredness, mutual exclusivity, name constraints, or parent-selection behavior.

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 gives a specific verb and resource: "Creates a section." It also names the possible parent containers, so an agent can distinguish it from siblings like onenote_create_page and onenote_create_notebook without opening the schema.

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?

It states what the tool does but gives no when-to-use guidance, prerequisites, or alternatives. It does not explain when to choose a section versus a page or notebook, nor when to use notebook_id versus section_group_id.

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