Alternatives
alternatives_toProducts on Launchator similar to a given listed product (same category or tags).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| slug | Yes |
alternatives_toProducts on Launchator similar to a given listed product (same category or tags).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| slug | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds genuine behavioral context by disclosing the similarity criterion (same category or tags), but says nothing about result count, ordering, or what happens if the slug is unknown or unpublished.
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?
One tightly written sentence with the resource front-loaded and the match rule appended. Nothing is wasted, though there is also very little substance.
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 read tool with no output schema, the description conveys the basic return concept (products similar to the given one). It stops short of stating result cardinality/ordering or where the slug comes from, which an agent needs to call it correctly the first time.
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% for the single 'slug' parameter, so the description must carry the burden. It only implies that the slug identifies a 'listed product' and gives no format, source (e.g., from get_product or list_my_products), or constraint such as maxLength 80 or listing status.
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 names a concrete resource (products on Launchator) and a specific relation (similar to a given listed product), with the matching rule in parentheses. It is clear enough to distinguish from get_product or search_products, though it never explicitly contrasts with those siblings.
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 it should call this when it wants products related to a known one. There is no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or named alternative such as search_products for keyword-based discovery.
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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