Create Mapbox Style Tool

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

The description adds no behavioral context beyond the annotations. It states 'Create' which is consistent with annotations (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=false), but does not disclose side effects, limits, or response behavior. Given annotations are present, the description fails to add supplementary value.

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 concise sentence. It is front-loaded and appropriate for a simple create operation, but could be expanded slightly without sacrificing brevity (e.g., noting required fields).

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description does not explain what the tool returns (e.g., the created style object ID). The tool expects a complex nested object (style specification) without any usage hints. For a create operation with two required parameters, the description is insufficiently informative.

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?

The input schema covers both parameters with descriptions, achieving 100% schema description coverage. The description does not add meaning beyond what the schema provides; it simply implies the purpose. A score of 3 reflects adequate schema coverage but no additional insight from the 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 clearly states the tool creates a new Mapbox style, but it does not differentiate from sibling tools like style_builder_tool, which may also create styles. The verb 'Create' and resource 'Mapbox style' are specific enough for basic understanding, but lack explicit distinction.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as style_builder_tool or update_style_tool. There is no mention of prerequisites, use cases, or exclusions, leaving the agent without decision-making support.

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