find_odoo_apps_forGiven a business need in plain language, return the most relevant Odoo apps and modules with their pillar and page URL, so you can recommend the right Odoo stack. Backed by the Octura Odoo app catalog.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| need | No | A business need or goal, e.g. "track leads and close deals", "manage inventory and warehouse", "run payroll". |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses the output structure (apps, pillar, page URL) and the data source (Octura catalog), but lacks details on relevance ranking, result limits, or error behavior. This is moderate transparency.
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 two sentences, front-loaded with the core action and output. Every word earns its place, with no redundant or vague filler.
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 search tool with no output schema, the description covers the input, output shape, and data source adequately. It could go further by explaining ranking order or result count, but it is sufficiently complete for the tool's simplicity.
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 has 100% coverage for the 'need' parameter, including examples. The description adds only 'plain language' and the general purpose, which does not materially extend beyond the schema. Baseline 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 states the tool converts a plain-language business need into relevant Odoo apps and modules, including pillar and page URL. It is specific about the verb and output, but does not explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling 'odoo-app-selector'.
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 gives a clear use case: when you need to recommend an Odoo stack based on a need. However, it does not mention when not to use it or point to alternatives like odoo-app-selector, so it stops short of explicit exclusionary guidance.
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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Several tool pairs overlap: find_odoo_apps_for and odoo-app-selector are near-duplicates, compare_odoo_vs and erp-selection-tool both address ERP choice, and multiple Odoo cost calculators (TCO, ROI, stack savings) have blurry boundaries.
Names mix snake_case (ask_octura, get_odoo_pricing) and hyphens (canadian-sales-tax-calculator), and vary from verb-first to noun-first, with inconsistent suffixes like calculator/estimator/tool/checker.
At 29 tools, the server is overloaded. Many are narrowly-focused calculators that could be consolidated, and the duplicate app selector inflates the count.
The set covers the core Octura/Odoo workflows well: content retrieval, pricing, partner info, cost estimation across the Odoo lifecycle, tax and inventory calculations. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no support costs beyond TCO, no contact form tool), but agents can work around them.