necklace_length
Where a necklace of a given length sits, with the trade name (choker, princess, matinee...).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| unit | No | inches | |
| value | Yes |
Where a necklace of a given length sits, with the trade name (choker, princess, matinee...).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| unit | No | inches | |
| value | 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. It usefully discloses the nature of the output (a position description plus trade name), which is real value, but says nothing about read-only safety, how category boundaries are determined, or behavior at boundary/extreme lengths.
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 tight sentence with the concept front-loaded and no filler. It is slightly loose in phrasing ('Where ... sits') but earns its place.
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 two-parameter lookup with no output schema, the description conveys what the agent gets back, which is the main thing. It is not complete enough on unit handling and category boundaries, gaps an agent will hit on real calls.
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%, so the description must compensate and does not. It gestures at 'a given length' but never mentions the value/unit parameters, the inches-vs-cm distinction, or the inches default that the agent needs to know before calling.
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 states a specific transformation: given a necklace length, report where it sits on the body plus the trade name (choker, princess, matinee). That is a clear verb+resource, and the unexpected domain (jewelry sizing) is distinguishable from siblings like carat_to_mm and ring_size_convert. It stops short of explicitly naming how it differs from those siblings, but the domain is distinct enough.
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?
Usage is only implied: an agent can infer this is the tool for looking up necklace length categories, but there is no statement of when to prefer it, what inputs are valid, or what out-of-range lengths produce. No exclusions or alternatives are named.
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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