create_notebook
Create a new notebook in SiYuan. Provide a notebook name to organize your notes.
Instructions
创建新笔记本
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | 笔记本名称 |
Create a new notebook in SiYuan. Provide a notebook name to organize your notes.
创建新笔记本
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | 笔记本名称 |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations are all false, providing no hints about behavior. The description does not disclose whether notebook creation requires specific permissions, what happens if a notebook with the same name exists, or any side effects. This lack of detail leaves the agent guessing.
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 at one sentence, which is efficient for a simple operation. However, it could be expanded slightly without becoming verbose to include critical usage context.
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 simple create tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is minimally adequate. However, it lacks information about creation location, duplicate handling, and return values, which could be important for an agent to use it 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 100% with a single required 'name' parameter described as '笔记本名称'. The tool description does not add any additional meaning or context to the parameter beyond what the schema already provides. Baseline 3 is appropriate.
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 '创建新笔记本' clearly communicates the action (create) and the resource (notebook). It is distinct from sibling tools like 'list_notebooks' and 'rename_notebook', so the agent can easily differentiate.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool compared to alternatives, such as when creating a notebook should be preferred over other notebook operations. No prerequisites or exclusions are mentioned.
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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