passgage_create_payroll

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'Create a new payroll', which just restates the tool's name, without mentioning required permissions, side effects, data validation, or expected response format.

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 with no redundant words. However, its extreme brevity borders on under-specification, but that is more a completeness issue than a conciseness one.

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 is far too minimal for a create operation with a nested, flexible data object. It does not describe the payroll structure, required fields, potential errors, or return value, leaving the agent with almost no context to invoke the tool 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 one 'data' parameter with a generic description, and the tool description adds no additional meaning. The parameter allows additionalProperties true, so the agent has no idea what structure the 'data' object should have, making the semantics effectively undefined.

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 ('payroll'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling payroll tools like update_payroll, get_payroll, and delete_payroll. It directly states what the tool does.

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, such as updating an existing payroll or prerequisites for creating one. The only implied usage is the literal meaning of 'create', which is not sufficient.

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