List pet breeds Pawlisty covers, with links to breed guides and current availability. Use when comparing breeds or researching before buying. Returns a breed id usable in search_pet_listings.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | No | Breed name fragment. | |
| species | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses that the tool lists breeds with links and availability, and returns an ID, implying read-only behavior. No hidden side effects, but lacks details on authentication or rate limits.
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?
Three concise sentences, front-loaded with main action, then usage guidance, then return value. No wasted words.
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?
Tool is simple (list breeds) with 3 optional params and no output schema. Description covers purpose, usage, and return value linkage to sibling tool. Lacks details on pagination/limit behavior and precise semantics of species enum.
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 only 33% (only 'query' has a description). The description text does not explain the other two parameters (limit, species), leaving their semantics unclear. The tool description adds minimal value beyond schema.
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 lists pet breeds, with links to guides and availability, and distinguishes it from siblings like search_pet_listings by returning a breed ID usable in that 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?
Provides explicit when-to-use advice ('when comparing breeds or researching before buying') and hints at workflow (breed id usable in search_pet_listings), but does not mention when not to use or alternative tools.
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 has a clear, distinct purpose: browsing breeds, getting buyer safety info, retrieving listing details, and searching listings. No overlap or confusion possible.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in snake_case (browse_breeds, get_buying_guide, get_pet_listing, search_pet_listings).
With 4 tools covering breed info, safety guidance, listing details, and search, the set is well-scoped for a buyer-focused pet listing service.
Covers core buyer workflows (search, detail, breed research, safety). Minor gap: no tool to list all available species or filter by more attributes, but not a critical omission.
