admin_add_team

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses that this is a create operation, but does not mention permissions, side effects, idempotency, or error behavior. The 'White team only' constraint adds some behavioral context, but more transparency would be beneficial.

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 extremely concise, consisting of two short sentences. It front-loads the primary action and then adds a critical constraint. Every word is purposeful, with no redundancy or filler.

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 simple create tool with only two parameters and no output schema, the description is mostly complete. It clearly states the action and the team color restriction. However, it omits any mention of return value or potential failure modes, which would be useful in the absence of an output schema. Overall, sufficient but not exhaustive.

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 provides full descriptions for both the 'name' and 'color' parameters (100% coverage). The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what the schema already offers. Thus it meets the baseline but does not exceed it.

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 states the tool's action: 'Create a new team.' It uses a specific verb and resource, and the 'White team only' qualifier distinguishes this from any generic team creation. This differentiates it from sibling tools like admin_add_user and admin_get_teams.

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 phrase 'White team only' provides clear contextual guidance on when to use this tool, indicating a restriction. It doesn't explicitly name alternatives for non-white teams, but the constraint is useful and there may not be an alternative. The context is clear enough.

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