Uneed

Find alternatives

get_alternatives

Read-only

Use this when the user wants alternatives or competitors to a product listed on uneed.best. Alternatives are ranked by weighted tag overlap (rare, specific shared tags count more than broad ones) — the same signal that powers Uneed's alternatives pages — and each result carries the shared tags explaining WHY it is an alternative. Paid placement does not affect this ranking. Use get_product on a result's slug for details and deals.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`slug`	Yes	Slug of the product to find alternatives to
`limit`	No

TDQS

A4.4/5.0

Behavior5/5

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

Adds significant context beyond annotations: ranking by weighted tag overlap, shared tags explaining results, and that paid placement does not affect ranking. No contradiction.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Four sentences, front-loaded with purpose, each sentence adds value without redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Complete for a read-only tool with two parameters: explains purpose, ranking, paid policy, and suggests next step (use get_product). No output schema needed.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 50% (slug described, limit not). Description does not add parameter details beyond what's in schema, failing to compensate for low coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states the tool finds alternatives or competitors to a product on uneed.best, with a specific verb ('get') and resource ('alternatives'), distinguishing it from siblings like search_products or get_product.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly specifies when to use (user wants alternatives/competitors) and mentions ranking details; lacks explicit when-not-to-use but context is clear.

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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TDQS

A3.9/5.0

Disambiguation2/5

There are two pairs of tools that essentially do the same thing with different output shapes: search/search_products and fetch/get_product. The descriptions try to separate them by use case, but an agent could easily pick the wrong one, making the boundaries unclear.

Naming Consistency3/5

Tool names mix bare verbs (fetch, search) with prefixed verbs (get_, list_) and include a compound form (search_products). While readable, the naming conventions are inconsistent and lack a single predictable pattern.

Tool Count4/5

With 9 tools, the count is reasonable for the domain, but the redundant pairs (search vs search_products, fetch vs get_product) suggest the set is slightly padded and could be consolidated to around 7 tools.

Completeness4/5

The server covers the core read operations for a product directory: search, product details, categories, deals, recent launches, trending, and alternatives. Minor gaps exist, such as no direct category browse without search, but overall the surface is sufficient for the stated purpose.

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