get_product
Get one EveryHourDeal product by id (from search_products).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Get one EveryHourDeal product by id (from search_products).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. 'Get one' implies a read, but nothing is said about authentication, error behavior for an unknown id, or what a successful result contains — for a lookup tool with zero annotation coverage this is a notable gap.
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?
A single short sentence with the scope constraint front-loaded and no filler. Every clause earns its place, including the provenance hint.
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 one-parameter lookup this is roughly adequate, but with no output schema and no annotations the description leaves the return shape and failure mode unstated. It covers the minimum an agent needs to make the call but not to interpret the result.
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?
There is one parameter and schema description coverage is 0%, so the single field is documented nowhere structurally. The description partially compensates by identifying the id as an EveryHourDeal product id obtained from search_products, but adds no format or validity details beyond that.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Get one ... product') with an explicit scope qualifier ('by id'), so the agent knows this is a single-item retrieval rather than a list. It gestures at sibling context by noting the id originates from search_products, but does not otherwise differentiate itself from compare_products or deal_of_the_hour.
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 parenthetical '(from search_products)' implies a usage path by telling the agent where the id comes from, which is genuinely useful. However, it never states when to use this over compare_products or deal_of_the_hour, nor any exclusions or prerequisites.
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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