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ForthClear Liquidation Marketplace

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Respond to a quote request

respond_to_quote

Respond to a buyer's quote request (seller tool)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
actionYesaccept the buyer's terms as asked, counter with a different price (requires counter_price), or decline the request.
messageNoOptional note sent to the buyer alongside the decision.
counter_priceNoCounter offer price in cents (for counter action)
quote_request_idYesId of the quote request to answer, as returned by get_quote_requests.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / action / description
      Added value: +"accept the buyer's terms as asked, counter with a different price (requires counter_price), or decline the request."
    • addedInput schema / properties / message / description
      Added value: +"Optional note sent to the buyer alongside the decision."
    • addedInput schema / properties / quote_request_id / description
      Added value: +"Id of the quote request to answer, as returned by get_quote_requests."
  2. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already indicate this is mutating but not destructive, non-idempotent, and not read-only. The description adds almost nothing about consequences: accepting, countering, or declining presumably changes the quote request state and notifies the buyer, but this is left unstated.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

One short, front-loaded sentence expresses the core action and audience with zero filler. The parenthetical '(seller tool)' is efficient and useful.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

There is no output schema and no mention of prerequisites, action-specific validation, or what happens after the response is submitted. Given this tool changes state across three distinct actions, the description alone leaves too much for the agent to infer from schema and sibling names.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, and the schema already explains the action enum, counter_price requirement, and quote_request_id origin. The description adds only seller/buyer framing, not additional parameter meaning.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb and resource: 'Respond to a buyer's quote request'. Adding '(seller tool)' distinguishes it from the buyer-side sibling request_quote, though it does not explicitly name that sibling. The purpose is clear enough for selection.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The seller-tool label implies this is for sellers responding to quote requests, but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no mention of get_quote_requests as a prerequisite, and no contrast with request_quote. Usage context is inferable but not stated.

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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TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Most tools target distinct resource/action pairs: search vs details, quote request vs response, bulk export vs bulk ship. The main overlaps are get_quote_requests vs seller_inbox_summarise and quick_buy vs request_quote, but their descriptions provide enough boundary to avoid serious misselection.

Naming Consistency4/5

The majority of tools follow a verb_noun pattern with a clear bulk_ prefix for bulk operations. Minor deviations like quick_buy and seller_inbox_summarise (object before verb) slightly break the pattern, but the naming remains broadly predictable.

Tool Count5/5

12 tools is well within the ideal range for a two-sided marketplace server. Each tool covers a meaningful seller or buyer workflow without feeling redundant or bloated.

Completeness3/5

Core workflows are covered: search, product details, quote negotiation, listing creation, bulk updates, bulk shipping, and export. Notable gaps include no single listing delete/update, no buyer-facing order or quote status tool, and no action to resolve reported issues surfaced by seller_inbox_summarise.

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