generate_vendor_oauth_link
Vendor Central OAuth link
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | No | ||
| region | No | Vendor Central region (default eu) | |
| redirect_uri | No |
Vendor Central OAuth link
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | No | ||
| region | No | Vendor Central region (default eu) | |
| redirect_uri | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations declare readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=false, and destructiveHint=false, which already convey that this is a safe, non-mutating operation. The description adds no further behavioral detail—such as what the generated link is for, expiry, or required permissions. With annotations covering safety, the description’s lack of added context is a clear gap.
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 extremely short (three words), but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. It is front-loaded as a fragment but does not earn its place because it omits essential information. The brevity leaves the agent without actionable detail.
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 tool with three parameters, no output schema, and low schema coverage, the description is completely inadequate. It does not explain what the generated link is for, how to construct the parameters, or what to expect on return. Nothing an agent needs to invoke the tool correctly is present.
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 'region' has a description, defaulting to 'eu'). The description says nothing about the three parameters—'state', 'redirect_uri', or 'region'—so it fails to compensate for the low coverage. An agent cannot infer the purpose or expected format of 'state' or 'redirect_uri' from the description.
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 'Vendor Central OAuth link' is a noun phrase that largely restates the tool name generate_vendor_oauth_link, without a clear verb or scope. It does not distinguish the tool from siblings or clarify what 'generate' entails beyond the obvious. Tautological rather than descriptive.
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 about when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist. The description offers no context about prerequisites, authentication setup, or the relationship to other vendor tools in the sibling list. It simply names the resource.
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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