asana_create_section

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, so the write-non-destructive nature is known. The description adds no behavioral context beyond restating the creation action, such as permissions, side effects, or response behavior. No contradiction exists, but no extra transparency is provided.

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 one tight sentence that states the core action and the optional positioning feature. There is no wasted wording, and the essential information is front-loaded.

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 simple creation tool with 4 parameters all documented in the schema, the description is adequate but not complete. It omits details like behavior when both insert_before and insert_after are set, and since there is no output schema, it does not mention return values. These are minor gaps but prevent a higher score.

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 every parameter is described in the schema. The description mentions insert_before/insert_after by name but adds no new semantic detail beyond what the schema already provides; baseline 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?

The description uses a specific verb ('Create') and a clear resource ('a new section in a project'), with optional positioning detail. This unambiguously distinguishes it from siblings like update_section, delete_section, and move_section.

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 implies the tool is for creating new sections, but does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternatives. For example, it does not indicate that moving an existing section should use move_section, so usage guidance is only implicit.

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