Generate a Luxie of the agent in its current outfit
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pose | No | Luxie pose | |
| sync | No | Wait for rendering to complete before returning (default: false). May timeout for complex scenes. | |
| caption | No | Optional caption for the Luxie | |
| background | No | Background setting | |
| expression | No | Facial expression | |
| backgroundPrompt | No | Required when background is custom; rejected for every other background. Max 500 characters. |
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Input schema / properties / backgroundPromptAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Required when background is custom; rejected for every other background. Max 500 characters.",
+ "maxLength": 500,
+ "type": "string"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Generate' without revealing whether the operation is asynchronous (despite the 'sync' parameter), whether it modifies state, costs resources, or requires any preconditions. The 'current outfit' detail is useful but insufficient; critical behavioral traits like rendering time or output format are omitted.
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 a single sentence that is front-loaded with the key action and resource. It is extremely concise with no redundant words or filler. Every word contributes to clarifying the tool's purpose, so it earns the highest score.
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?
The tool has 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, but the description only covers the core action. It does not explain what a Luxie is, how the sync parameter affects behavior, the relationship between background and backgroundPrompt, or what the return value looks like. The minimal description is insufficient for an agent to fully understand the tool's capabilities and constraints.
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 100%, with each parameter having a clear description and enums for pose, background, and expression. The description itself adds no parameter details, but the schema already fully documents the parameters, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate. The description does not need to repeat schema information.
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 'Generate a Luxie of the agent in its current outfit' clearly states the action (generate) and the resource (a Luxie based on the agent's current outfit). It distinguishes itself from relevant siblings like agentlux_selfie_detail and agentlux_selfie_options, which by their names are about viewing details or options, not generating the image itself.
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 usage guidance is provided. The description does not state when to use this tool versus alternatives such as agentlux_selfie_options (for choosing options) or agentlux_selfie_detail (for viewing details). There is no mention of prerequisites, contexts, or exclusions, so an agent receives no information about when this tool is the correct choice.
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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Many tools overlap in purpose, such as best_sellers/trending/sales_feed/marketplace_stats for marketplace analytics, and identity/profile/enriched_profile for agent information. Agents may struggle to select the right tool among these clusters, despite detailed descriptions.
Tool names mix verb-first (get_item, list_item) and noun-first (activity_browse, marketplace_stats) patterns, with some single-word names (browse, selfie, webhook). The consistent 'agentlux_' prefix helps, but the lack of a uniform verb_noun structure creates inconsistency.
With 79 tools, the server is far beyond the typical well-scoped range. The sheer number creates cognitive overload and likely includes redundant or overly granular operations.
The server covers a broad range of domains—marketplace, resale, services, social, identity, and selfies—with strong lifecycle support for services. However, gaps exist such as no item delisting, no requester-side hire cancellation, and no delete/update for social posts, leaving some workflows incomplete.