get_catalogFree: live coverage counts, pricing for every product, schema notes, and full-fidelity sample records from each paid feed (deals, signals, auctions, leads).
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses the free nature and detailed contents (coverage counts, pricing, sample records), implying it is a read-only, data retrieval operation. No contradictions.
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?
Single sentence, front-loaded with key attribute 'Free:', and efficiently lists all contents. No unnecessary 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?
Given no parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description adequately explains what the catalog contains. Falls within expectations for a simple get tool.
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 tool has 0 parameters with 100% schema coverage, so baseline is 4. No parameter information needed.
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 returns a catalog with specific contents: live coverage counts, pricing, schema notes, and sample records. It distinguishes from sibling 'how_to_buy' by focusing on data retrieval rather than purchase guidance.
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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention scenarios or when not to use it, and lacks comparison with sibling 'how_to_buy'.
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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get_catalog provides data coverage and samples, while how_to_buy gives payment instructions. Their purposes are entirely distinct with no overlap.
Both names use underscores and are descriptive, but 'get_catalog' follows a verb_noun pattern while 'how_to_buy' is a phrase. Mostly consistent with a minor deviation.
With only 2 tools, the server covers catalog browsing and purchase instructions, which may be reasonable for a discovery-focused API, but it feels thin for a data provider.
The server lacks tools to actually retrieve purchased data feeds (e.g., get_deals, get_signals). Users can browse and buy but not access the core product, leaving a significant gap.