anaf_create_token_link

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

Adds real context beyond annotations: max 5 active links per user and short expiry duration, which are operational constraints the agent cannot get from the schema. It does not say what happens when the limit is hit or whether links can be revoked early.

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?

Four short sentences, front-loaded with purpose then return value then limits. Every sentence carries information an agent needs; no 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 zero-param, no-output-schema tool, it covers purpose, return shape (unique URL), quota, and expiry. Only the failure mode at the quota limit and the link's one-time-use semantics are missing.

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?

Zero parameters, so there is nothing to document; the description correctly does not pad with parameter talk. Baseline 4 applies.

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?

Specific verb+resource: 'Create a device-based authentication token link for completing the ANAF OAuth flow.' This clearly separates it from auth_* siblings (login/register/refresh) and from anaf_tokens/anaf_delete_token, though it does not explicitly name those siblings.

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?

It implies usage ('opened in a browser to complete ANAF authentication') but never states prerequisites or when to prefer this over anaf_tokens or the auth_* family. The agent must infer the workflow position.

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