create_release

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses permission requirements, nesting limits, and clarifies the independent relationship between isStarted/isCompleted and startedAt/completedAt timestamps. No contradictions.

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?

Single paragraph packed with information, front-loaded with core purpose. Could benefit from bullet points for readability, but no waste.

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 13 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description covers permission, nesting, date formats, and flag behavior comprehensively. Users have enough context to use the tool correctly.

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 coverage is 77%, but description adds significant value: explains type field normalization (canonical vs display), purpose of parentReleaseId, and the independent flag/timestamp relationship. Misses only a few optional params.

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 'Create a new release' and lists key parameters (parentReleaseId, startDate/endDate, flags). It distinguishes from siblings like update_release and get_release.

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?

Specifies required permission (org_owner/admin/member) and nesting constraint (max 3 levels deep). Does not explicitly compare to alternatives but context is clear.

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