Creating a new setting

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

Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true. The description adds permission requirement ('Perm: manage_advanced_settings') and enterprise-wide scope, which are useful. However, it does not explain the confirm or dry_run parameters' behavior, which are safety-critical for a destructive operation.

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 short but contains redundancy: 'Creating a new setting. Creates a new setting.' could be one sentence. The permission and scope information is concise but lacks structure.

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 destructive nature (destructiveHint=true) and the presence of a required confirm parameter, the description fails to explain that confirm must be 'YES' to execute. Also, the dry_run parameter's role in previewing is not mentioned. Output schema exists, so return values are covered, but execution constraints are missing.

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 the baseline is 3. The description adds no additional meaning about the parameters (body, confirm, dry_run) beyond what the schema already provides.

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 'Creating a new setting' with the verb 'create' and resource 'setting'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like update, delete, and list. However, the first sentence is redundant, repeating the same idea.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The note 'all setting templates are enterprise-wide' provides some context but no when-to-use or when-not-to-use instructions. No alternatives are mentioned.

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