passgage_create_approval

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

No annotations are provided, and the description offers no behavioral details beyond the name. It does not disclose side effects, required authentication, data validation rules, or any constraints. The description is entirely tautological, providing zero value beyond the tool name.

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 extremely concise with no filler words. However, it is so terse that it sacrifices utility; a single short sentence earns its place but provides minimal information to the agent.

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?

This is a create operation with a complex nested object parameter and no output schema or annotations. The description gives no context about what an approval is, what fields are expected, how it relates to other resources, or any constraints. It is completely inadequate for an agent to invoke correctly.

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 schema has a single 'data' parameter with a description ('The data for creating the approval') that essentially mirrors the tool description. Schema coverage is 100% so baseline is 3, but the description and schema both fail to specify the expected structure or required fields within the data object, limiting practical use.

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 action ('Create') and the resource ('a new approval'), providing a specific verb+resource statement. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like passgage_approve_request or passgage_update_approval, which could be confused with creating an approval.

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 given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention prerequisites, typical scenarios, or relationships to other approval-related operations, leaving the agent without context for selection.

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