passgage_create_device

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility for disclosing behavioral traits. It only states 'Create a new device' and does not mention required data, permissions, side effects, idempotency, or return 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?

While the description is extremely short (one sentence), it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. It lacks any structural elements like usage context or parameter guidance, making it closer to a tautology than a useful tool description.

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 (an opaque 'data' object with additionalProperties allowed, no output schema, and no annotations), the description is far too brief to be complete. It fails to explain what a 'device' is, what fields are required, or what successful creation entails.

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 sole parameter 'data' has a schema description that is circular ('The data for creating the device'), adding no real meaning. The tool description similarly provides no insight into the expected structure, required fields, or examples for this opaque parameter.

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's action ('Create') and resource ('a new device'), making its purpose unmistakable. It aligns well with the tool name and distinguishes it from sibling tools like passgage_list_devices, passgage_get_device, passgage_update_device, and passgage_delete_device.

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 information about when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites or context. It simply states the action without addressing usage scenarios or relationships to other tools.

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