create_food

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

The description only notes 'Create', implying a mutation, but does not disclose any side effects, required permissions, error conditions, or return behavior. With no annotations, this leaves the agent with minimal insight into the tool's actual behavior.

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 very concise (single sentence), but it sacrifices necessary detail. For a tool with four parameters, more structured information is needed to be minimally viable.

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 description fails to cover essential context: no mention of return value, validation rules, related entities, or authentication requirements. Given no output schema and no annotations, this is severely incomplete.

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 provides no details about the parameters, and the input schema has 0% coverage (no descriptions). The agent must infer meaning from parameter names alone, which is insufficient for fields like `plural_name` and `label_id`.

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 food (ingredient), matching the tool name. However, it does not differentiate from other create tools like create_recipe or create_category, lacking specificity on the scope or uniqueness.

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 (e.g., create_recipe, create_category). The agent is not informed about prerequisites or scenarios where this tool is appropriate.

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