add_dashboard_tab

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states the core action but omits whether the operation is idempotent, if there are limits on tabs, required permissions, or side effects like reordering existing tabs.

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 a single concise sentence that front-loads the core functionality and includes version context. No superfluous words.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity (one input object with two fields) and no output schema, the description still feels incomplete. It omits details like the tab's position (appended?), behavior when dashboard doesn't exist, and relationship to siblings (e.g., removal/update).

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 has 0% description coverage and the tool description does not elaborate on the parameters. It doesn't clarify that 'dashboard_id' must be an existing dashboard or constraints on 'name' (e.g., uniqueness, allowed characters).

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 action ('Add'), the resource ('a new tab'), and the context ('to a dashboard in Metabase (v0.49+)'). It distinguishes from sibling tools like remove_dashboard_tab and update_dashboard_tab by specifying creation.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites (e.g., dashboard must exist), or what happens if the tab name duplicates an existing one. The description lacks context for appropriate usage.

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