create_default_question

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

No annotations, so the description carries the full burden. It does disclose authentication requirements (Bearer token) and two specific error codes (INSUFFICIENT_PACKAGE, NOT_ALLOWED), which adds useful operational context. However, it doesn't disclose mutation side effects, reversibility, or idempotency 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?

Front-loaded purpose sentence is good, but the ENDPOINT and ERRORS blocks are somewhat verbose and mix API reference details with tool description. The purpose statement is minimal and doesn't elaborate further.

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?

For a mutation tool with a nested object parameter and no annotations or output schema, the description is adequate but incomplete: auth and errors are covered, but side effects and the nested question schema are not. The ENDPOINT line helps locate it in the API surface.

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 100%, so both params (event_id, question) are documented in the schema. The description adds the endpoint path 'POST /events/{event_id}/canned_questions/' which clarifies the event_id usage, but provides no details on the nested question object structure. Baseline 3 applies.

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?

Clear verb+resource: 'Create a default Question for an Event.' Distinguishes from siblings like create_custom_question and update_default_question by naming the 'default' question type. However, it does not explain the distinction between a 'default' vs 'custom' question to help the agent choose.

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 on when to use this vs create_custom_question or list_default_questions. The 'ERRORS' section lists failure modes but doesn't tell the agent when this tool is the right choice.

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