create_doc

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

With no annotations, the description must carry the behavioral burden, but it only states the basic creation action and optional content. It does not disclose what happens if the file already exists (overwrite vs. error), permission requirements, or side effects. This is insufficient for a mutation tool.

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, clearly front-loading the primary action. It is clean and scannable, though it sacrifices some depth for brevity.

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 tool is a simple create operation, but the absence of annotations and output schema places a heavy burden on the description. It fails to address important operational realities such as slug conflicts, overwrite behavior, return values, or differentiation from write_doc. This leaves notable gaps in context.

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 input schema already documents all parameters with descriptions and an enum, so the baseline is 3. The description adds only a minor interpretive note about docType choosing categories and 'optional initial content,' but provides no examples or extra syntax details beyond the schema.

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 specifies the action ('Create a new documentation file') and distinguishes this tool from siblings by emphasizing 'new' and optional initial content. It also mentions docType for category selection, which adds purpose specificity.

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 explicit guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as write_doc. It does not mention typical scenarios, exclusions, or what to do with an existing slug. The instruction to use docType is about parameter selection rather than usage context.

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