basecamp_create_upload

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

Annotations are absent, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It does reveal the key prerequisite (the attachable_sgid from a prior step), but does not mention permissions, reversibility, or error behavior. Since it is a create operation, the main dependency is covered, but other aspects remain undisclosed.

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 sentence that immediately states the action and the required prior step. There is no filler or redundant information.

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 plus schema covers the essential parameters and the workflow. It could mention what happens after creation (e.g., return value), but given the tool's simplicity and 80% schema coverage, it is adequately complete.

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 description coverage is 80%, so the baseline is 3. The description reinforces the role of attachable_sgid by placing it in a sequence, but adds no new parameter-level information beyond what the schema already provides.

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 uses a specific verb 'Create' with a resource 'file upload' and a location 'in a vault'. It also distinguishes itself from sibling tool basecamp_upload_attachment by clarifying that this is the placement step after obtaining the attachable_sgid.

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?

The description explicitly states the workflow: first use basecamp_upload_attachment to get an attachable_sgid, then use this tool to place it in a vault. This provides clear when-to-use guidance and differentiates it from the upload tool.

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