create_showcase

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and destructiveHint=false, so the mutation nature is covered. The description adds one useful behavioral fact: it requires the 'create' OAuth scope. It does not describe response shape or side effects beyond creation, but it makes a modest contribution beyond the annotations.

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?

Two short, front-loaded sentences with no filler. The action is stated first, and the auth prerequisite is the only additional sentence. Every word earns its place for a tool of this simplicity.

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 schema and annotations carry most of the load, covering all parameters and the safety profile. With no output schema, the description does not indicate what a successful call returns (such as the created showcase or an ID), and it does not mention the privay/password conditional, leaving the agent to rely solely on the schema for that logic.

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 80%, and the schema already documents name, sort, privay, password, and the conditional requirement that password is needed when privay is 'password'. The description contributes no additional parameter-level meaning, so it hovers at the baseline for a high-coverage schema.

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 states the action and resource explicitly ('Create a showcase'), making it distinct from the many sibling tools such as update_showcase, delete_showcase, and list_showcases. However, it adds no detail beyond what the tool name already conveys, so it is clear but minimal.

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 verb 'Create' implies when to use the tool, and 'Needs the create scope' provides a concrete prerequisite for invocation. It does not explicitly contrast with alternatives like update_showcase or add_video_to_showcase, nor states when not to use this tool, so the guidance is implied rather than explicit.

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