compare_optionsThe options in the Routes to Mexican manufacturing capacity comparison (name, what it is best for, tags), optionally filtered by a tag value.
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
{
"id": 1,
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"arguments": {},
"name": "compare_options"
}
}| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| filterKey | No | ||
| filterValue | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of explaining behavior. It only mentions optional filtering and the fields contained; it never states that the operation is read-only, what the response looks like, or any side effects. The behavioral profile is largely left to inference.
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 a single, compact sentence that front-loads the resource and then adds the filter option. It is readable and contains little wasted text.
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?
Given no annotations, no output schema, and two undocumented parameters, the description is too thin. It does not sufficiently explain the tool's behavior, return value, or parameter semantics, so an agent would lack essential information to invoke it correctly.
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 coverage is 0% for two undocumented string parameters (filterKey, filterValue). The description's phrase 'filtered by a tag value' hints at filterValue but never explains filterKey or how the two parameters relate, leaving a critical mapping gap.
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 is a noun phrase: 'The options in the Routes to Mexican manufacturing capacity comparison...' It identifies the resource and its fields but never states an action like 'list' or 'returns'. This makes the purpose somewhat inferable but vague, and it does not distinguish the tool from siblings such as 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?
No guidance is given on when to use compare_options versus the sibling tools. The only conditional phrase, 'optionally filtered by a tag value,' speaks to parameter behavior, not to tool selection or context.
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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