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drive_folder_create

Create a folder in Google Drive, optionally under a parent. Specify the account and folder name.

Instructions

Create a folder, optionally under a parent.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
accountYes
parent_idNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

Minimal behavioral disclosure: only states it creates a folder. No information on permissions, side effects, or error behavior. Since annotations are absent, the description carries the burden.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Extremely concise at 7 words, front-loaded with the action. However, it is under-specified for the number of parameters, but the score reflects its brevity.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Incomplete for a 3-parameter creation tool with no annotations. Though an output schema exists, the lack of parameter semantics and behavioral details makes it inadequate.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 0%, yet the description only hints at parent_id via 'optionally under a parent'. Required parameters 'account' (enum) and 'name' are completely unexplained.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the action 'Create a folder' and the optional parent clause, distinguishing it from sibling tools like drive_search and drive_update.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives (e.g., drive_update for modifying folder properties), nor any exclusions or prerequisites.

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

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