labels-create

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

The description provides no behavioral traits beyond the basic action. It does not disclose whether label names must be unique, what happens on duplicate name, required permissions, or side effects. With no annotations, the description carries the full burden but fails entirely.

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 extremely concise (one sentence) but this comes at the cost of essential information. It could be expanded to include at least a sentence about outcome or usage without being verbose. Ideal length would be 2-3 sentences.

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?

The description lacks critical context for a creation tool: no output schema, no mention of return value (e.g., created label ID), no error conditions. Given the tool's complexity (3 params, no nested objects), the description is insufficient for an agent to understand the complete behavior.

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 100% with each parameter having a description (name, color, description). The tool description adds no additional semantic value beyond the schema. Given high coverage, a score of 3 is baseline; no extra context provided.

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 'Create a new label' clearly states the action (create) and resource (label). It distinguishes from sibling tools like labels-list and labels-get-stories, making the tool's purpose unambiguous. However, it could be improved by specifying the context, such as 'in the team's label system.'

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 usage guidelines are provided. The description does not specify when to use this tool, under what conditions, or whether there are prerequisites (e.g., existing projects). There is no guidance on when to avoid using it or how it relates to other label tools.

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