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documents-create

Create a new Markdown document within Shortcut by specifying a title and markdown content. Ideal for adding project notes or documentation.

Instructions

Create a new document (Markdown format).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
titleYesDocument title
contentYesContent in Markdown
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool creates a document in Markdown format, but omits behavioral traits like idempotency, permissions, side effects, or return behavior. For a mutation tool, this is insufficient.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence, front-loaded with the core action. It is concise and avoids verbosity, though it could include slightly more detail without harming conciseness.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a creation tool with no output schema, the description should clarify what is returned (e.g., document ID, full object) or any immediate effects. It fails to provide completeness about the outcome, leaving the agent uncertain about how to use the result.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Input schema has 100% description coverage for both parameters (title and content). The description adds only the Markdown format hint, which is already implied by the content field description. No additional semantic value beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action and resource ('Create a new document') and specifies the format (Markdown). Among sibling creation tools, it distinguishes itself by targeting 'documents' specifically, but lacks further detail about scope or location.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool over alternatives like epics-create or stories-create. The description implicitly says 'use to create a document', but without contrasts or context, the agent has no decision support.

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

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