compare_optionsThe options in the Four call answering models, compared on what actually differs comparison (name, what it is best for, tags), optionally filtered by a tag value.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| filterKey | No | ||
| filterValue | No |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden. It does not disclose whether the operation is read-only, what output shape to expect, whether there are side effects, or how the filtering behaves beyond a vague mention.
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 short but poorly structured and contains a redundant/confusing phrase ('what actually differs comparison'). It is not front-loaded effectively and reads like an unedited fragment rather than a clear tool definition.
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?
With no output schema and no annotations, the description needed to clarify output format, filter semantics, and tool selection. It leaves the filter key unspecified, does not describe return values, and gives no context about the 'Four call answering models'.
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 schema provides 0% description coverage, and the description only says 'optionally filtered by a tag value.' It does not explain how filterKey and filterValue map to that behavior, what valid tag keys are, or what values they accept.
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 identifies the resource ('options in the Four call answering models') and the comparison dimensions (name, best-for, tags), so the basic purpose is discernible. However, the phrasing is garbled ('what actually differs comparison') and it does not distinguish this tool from sibling comparison tools like compare_criteria or compare_table.
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 only usage hint is that results can optionally be filtered by a tag value. There is no guidance about when to choose this tool over compare_criteria or compare_table, nor any exclusion criteria.
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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The three compare_* tools are the only potentially overlapping group, but their descriptions clearly separate criteria, options, and the full value table. The enquiry_* tools are distinct and even include a read-first descriptor to avoid misuse.
Most names follow a verb_noun style such as compare_criteria and submit_enquiry, but enquiry_describe and enquiry_fields are noun-first, creating mixed conventions within the enquiry cluster. The names remain readable and the prefix groups help navigation.
Six tools is well-scoped for a comparison site: three cover browsing the comparison data and three cover the enquiry flow. Each tool has a clear reason to exist without redundancy.
The comparison side offers criteria, options, and a full matrix, while the enquiry side covers description, field schema, and a two-step validated submission with consent and confirmation. There are no obvious dead ends or missing lifecycle steps for this narrow domain.