create_project

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden. It only states that it creates a project/kanban board; it does not disclose side effects, permissions, idempotency, or what happens after creation. The verb 'Create' implies mutation but adds little beyond the tool name.

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 purpose sentence followed by a compact parameter list with one line each. Every line adds necessary information and none is wasted.

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 operation with five straightforward parameters and no output schema, the description covers all required inputs and their meanings. It does not discuss return values or preconditions, but the tool is simple enough that this is a minor gap.

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 0%, but the description explicitly explains every parameter: owner, repo, title, description, and card_type. It even enumerates card_type's allowed values ('text' or 'images_and_text'), which is valuable beyond the schema's plain property names.

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 and resource: 'Create a new project/kanban board in a repository.' It clearly distinguishes this from sibling update, close, reopen, delete, and list operations by naming the creation action and resource type.

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 does not provide any when-to-use guidance or alternatives. It does not mention that this is for setting up a project as opposed to a column, issue, or milestone, though the resource name makes it somewhat implicit.

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