create_project_from_outline

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

Annotations are generic (no hints set), so the description carries the burden. It discloses key behaviors: user confirmation, preflighting, single-request creation, and read-back verification, which go beyond the minimal annotation info.

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?

Two sentences, zero fluff: first states purpose with key qualifiers, second explains process. Every word adds value.

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 complex nested schema and no output schema, the description covers the essential creation flow (preflight, atomic creation, verification). It omits return values and error scenarios, but the stated behavioral traits are sufficient for an agent to invoke correctly.

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%, and the tool description adds no parameter-level meaning. The nested 'project' object has inline schema descriptions for its properties, but the tool description itself does not compensate for the missing schema-level description.

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 uses the specific verb 'Create' and resource 'project tree', and adds clarifying context: 'user-confirmed', 'stable folder/tag IDs'. This distinguishes it from siblings like add_project (single project) and batch_add_items (flat batch).

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 explains the creation process (preflighted, one request, verification) but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like add_project for simple projects or batch_add_items for flat structures.

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