create_database_service

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

No annotations are present, so the description must carry full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only says 'create', which implies a mutation with side effects, but it does not mention permissions, reversibility, failure modes, or any additional behavioral traits. This is insufficient for a creation tool.

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 5 words, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. It sacrifices necessary detail for brevity, leaving the agent without critical information. A single sentence that merely restates the tool name does not earn its place.

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?

Given the complexity (1 nested object parameter, no annotations, no output schema), the description is completely inadequate. It fails to explain what a database service is, what the service_data parameter should contain, or what the outcome or return value will be. The agent cannot use this tool effectively with this description alone.

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 input schema has one required parameter 'service_data' of type object with no description (0% schema description coverage). The tool description adds no information about what this parameter should contain, its structure, or constraints. The agent is left completely uninformed about how to properly invoke the tool.

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 database service' clearly states the action (create) and the resource (database service). However, it does not distinguish what a database service is versus similar services like dashboard or messaging services, among many sibling create_X tools. It is minimally clear but lacks differentiation.

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. There is no indication of when to use this tool versus alternatives like create_dashboard_service or create_messaging_service. The agent is given no context about prerequisites, typical use cases, or when not to use it.

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