List the user's A2A deal-monitor tasks (saved filters that generate notifications). Call before creating one, or when the user asks what monitors they have set up.
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It implies a read-only list operation but does not explicitly state read-only behavior, destructive nature, or any side effects. Adequate for a simple list, but lacks full transparency.
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?
Two succinct sentences with no wasted words. The purpose and usage are front-loaded, making it efficient for an AI agent to parse.
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 zero parameters and no output schema, the description covers the tool's core functionality and usage context. No missing information apparent for this simple list operation.
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 no parameters (schema coverage 100%), so the description does not need to add parameter details. Baseline score of 4 for zero-parameter tools.
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 tool lists A2A deal-monitor tasks, specifying the verb (List) and resource (saved filters generating notifications). It distinguishes from siblings like create_deal_task and other get_* tools by focusing on deal-monitor tasks.
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?
Explicitly advises calling before creating a deal task or when the user asks about monitors. This provides clear usage context, though it does not explicitly exclude other scenarios.
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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Each tool targets a distinct data type or action (e.g., product analysis, deal types, FBA operations). Even similar-sounding tools like get_deal_results and get_oa_deals are clearly separated by domain (A2A vs OA) in descriptions. No significant overlap.
All tools follow a clear verb_noun pattern with underscores (e.g., analyse_product, create_deal_task, get_credits). The consistent 'get_' prefix for retrieval tools and varied but predictable action verbs make the set easy to navigate.
At 37 tools, the set is large but covers a broad Amazon seller ecosystem (research, sourcing, FBA, deals, monitoring). Each tool serves a distinct purpose, and the count reflects the domain's complexity without being bloated.
The tool surface covers all major seller workflows: product analysis, profit calculation, sourcing, deal discovery, storefront monitoring, FBA operations, purchase tracking, price alerts, and reconciliation. No obvious gaps for core tasks.
