apple_create_version

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

No annotations are provided, so the description should disclose behavioral traits like required permissions, side effects (e.g., creation requiring review), or idempotency. The single sentence gives no such information.

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 concise, consisting of a single sentence. However, it may be too minimal for a tool with 6 parameters, but it avoids verbosity and is front-loaded with the core action.

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 tool's complexity (6 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain what the version creation entails, what is returned, or any constraints like platform-specific behavior.

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 description adds no explanation beyond the input schema, which has only 50% coverage (3 of 6 parameters have descriptions). For example, releaseType and earliestReleaseDate are not elaborated, and the description does not compensate for the missing schema descriptions.

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 'Create a new App Store version for submission' clearly specifies the action (create), the resource (App Store version), and the context (for submission). It distinguishes from sibling tools like apple_create_beta_group or apple_create_iap, making its purpose unambiguous.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as apple_create_version_localization or apple_update_version_localization. It does not mention prerequisites (e.g., existing app) or contraindications.

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