create_discussion

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

There are no annotations, so the description bears the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action ('Create a discussion topic') and provides no information about side effects, permissions, return values, or behavioral nuances. The write nature is implied but not elaborated.

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 one concise, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It communicates the tool's core purpose efficiently, and all necessary parameter details live in the schema, making the brevity appropriate.

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 no annotations and no output schema, the description is minimal. It does not mention course context, publication defaults, expected return data, or any post-create behavior. The schema fills in parameter details, but the description alone leaves the tool's overall operational context thin.

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 the baseline is 3. The description adds no parameter semantics beyond the schema, but the schema already documents all five parameters, including defaults and the discussion_type enum, so no additional compensation is required.

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 states a specific verb and resource: 'Create a discussion topic.' It clearly conveys the core action and distinguishes it from sibling tools like create_announcement or create_calendar_event, though it does not explicitly differentiate from them.

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 verb 'Create' implies the tool should be used when the agent needs to create a discussion topic, but there is no explicit guidance about when not to use it or which alternative to choose. The sibling list includes similar create tools, but the description alone gives no comparative direction.

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