How hiring a domestic worker through GCC Domestic works, with canonical links: country directories, the application page for workers, pricing, and verification guides. Use this to orient before deeper searches, or to hand a user the right link.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| country | No | Optional country focus: uae | ksa | kuwait | qatar | bahrain | oman |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. It says the tool returns canonical links and an orientation guide, which is useful, but it does not describe output format, whether it is static content, or any other behavioral traits. The description is adequate but not richly transparent.
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 concise sentences with no wasted words. The core content is front-loaded, and the usage guidance is placed in the second sentence, making the purpose immediately clear.
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 one-parameter guide tool with no output schema, the description covers what the tool returns, its scope, and when to use it. It does not specify the exact response structure, but the mention of 'canonical links' gives a reasonable expectation of the output.
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 fully documents the single optional country parameter, including allowed values. The description adds no additional parameter semantics, but with 100% schema coverage the baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 explains that the tool provides a guide to how hiring a domestic worker through GCC Domestic works, including canonical links for key resources. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like search_workers and search_agencies by positioning itself as an orientation resource rather than a search or verification tool.
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 description explicitly says to use it to orient before deeper searches or to hand the user the right link. It implies that deeper search tools like search_workers or search_agencies are alternatives when more specific data is needed, though it does not name them explicitly.
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 activity - orientation, salary data, agency discovery, worker browsing, and licence verification. The only minor overlap is between search_agencies and verify_agency_licence, since both return licence details and registry links, but their intent (discovery vs verification status) is clear from descriptions.
All tools use a consistent snake_case verb_noun pattern: get_*, search_*, verify_*. The verbs accurately reflect the action, and there is no mixing of styles or vague names.
Five tools is a well-scoped set for a niche domestic-worker information and verification service. There are no redundant tools, and each covers a separate user need without making the surface feel thin.
The main read-oriented workflows - orienting, comparing salaries, finding agencies and workers, and verifying licences - are covered. The only noticeable gap is a dedicated tool for fetching details for a specific worker or agency by ID; users must rely on search results or guide links.
