asana_instantiate_task_template

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

The description goes beyond annotations by disclosing the asynchronous behavior: 'Returns an async job whose new_task holds the created task.' This is a critical behavioral trait not captured by readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, or idempotentHint, and it tells the agent what response shape to expect despite the absence of an output schema.

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, tightly packed sentence that front-loads the action, adds a useful parenthetical about the use case, and ends with the return behavior. Every word earns its place with no redundancy.

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 two-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers action, purpose, and return value adequately. It also differentiates the tool from siblings and notes the async mechanics, providing everything an agent needs to invoke it 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 100% because both parameters have descriptions in the input schema ('Name for the new task' and 'Task template GID'). The description itself adds no additional parameter-level context, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 clearly states the tool creates a new task from a task template, using the specific verb 'Create' and identifying the resource. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like asana_create_task (which creates from scratch) and asana_instantiate_project_template (which creates a project) by explicitly mentioning 'task template' and 'repeatable intake/ops task'.

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 usage for repeatable intake/ops tasks where a task template exists, but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like asana_create_task or how to obtain a template GID. There is no direct 'instead of' or 'use when' guidance, so the context is clear but exclusions are absent.

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