create_workspace

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only states the action and scoping. It does not mention required permissions, potential side effects, or return behavior. The clarification that a workspace is a Kanban board adds some context but not enough behavioral transparency.

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 that immediately states the core purpose. It is front-loaded and contains no superfluous words.

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 low complexity (simple create operation with three parameters) and the presence of an output schema, the description provides sufficient context: it names the resource, its type (Kanban board), and the parent context (project). It lacks usage exclusions and parameter details, but these are not critical for a basic create tool.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It only hints that projects are involved ('within a project') and does not explain the meaning or constraints of name, project_id, or description. The parameters are only formally defined in the schema without enrichment.

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 the specific verb 'Create' with the resource 'workspace (Kanban board)' and scopes it 'within a project.' This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_workspace, list_workspaces, and create_project.

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 implies the tool is for creating workspaces in a project context, which gives clear context for when to use it. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use this tool, so it falls short of a full 5.

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