Create spreadsheet

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states it creates a spreadsheet but does not disclose side effects (e.g., where it is saved), prerequisites (e.g., account required), or what the response contains. The optional sheet tabs detail is helpful but insufficient for full transparency.

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 that front-loads the core action ('Create a new spreadsheet') and states the optional feature in a clear, parenthetical style. Every word earns its place with no redundancy or filler.

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?

The tool has no output schema and no annotations, so the description should explain return values and operational context. It does not specify what the tool returns (e.g., spreadsheet ID/URL) or how the account parameter interacts with default accounts. This leaves a significant gap for an agent needing to use the created spreadsheet in subsequent operations.

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 schema already explains all three parameters. The description adds minor context by mentioning 'pre-made sheet tabs' which maps to the sheets parameter, but it does not add material meaning beyond what the schema 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 resource ('a new spreadsheet'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools that read/write/update existing spreadsheets. The optional pre-made sheet tabs feature adds further specificity. This is a clear, unambiguous purpose statement.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention any exclusions or recommend use cases. The verb 'create' implies usage for new spreadsheets, but no alternatives are contrasted or conditions provided.

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