Create Basecamp Vault

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

The description aligns with annotations (write operation, not destructive). However, it does not add behavioral context beyond creation, such as whether it returns the created vault or has side effects. Annotations already cover basic traits.

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 sentence, concise and front-loaded. It could benefit from a brief usage note, but it is efficient overall.

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 two params and no output schema, the description is adequate but missing expected return value. It does not explain what a vault is or the nesting depth.

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 both parameters have descriptions. The description uses 'under a parent vault' to hint at parent_vault_id, but adds no new meaning 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 states it creates a new vault (folder) under a parent vault, using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like basecamp_update_vault and basecamp_list_vaults.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as when to choose create_vault over update_vault or list_vaults. Prerequisites (e.g., parent vault must exist) are not mentioned.

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