basecamp_create_vault

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the basic action and does not mention permissions, success/failure behavior, side effects, or any meaningful operational traits, leaving the agent underinformed.

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, front-loaded sentence that states the action and resource without any wasted words. It is appropriately concise and structured.

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?

For a create operation with three required parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, this description is too sparse. It omits usage context, leaves project_id unexplained, and provides no behavioral or response details, making it minimally adequate but with significant gaps.

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 schema already describes title and parent_vault_id, but project_id lacks a description. The description adds no extra meaning for any parameter, particularly failing to clarify what project_id refers to or how to obtain it, so it does not compensate for the 67% schema coverage.

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 (create) and resource (a sub-vault/folder within a vault), distinguishing it from other vault-related tools like updating or listing vaults. The parenthetical '(folder)' adds immediate clarity.

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 implies the tool is for creating nested vaults but gives no explicit when-to-use scenario or alternatives. There is no mention of when not to use it or what other tools could be used instead, leaving the context only lightly implied.

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