getPowerValues
Total product power ranges.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| search | No | Optional text filter | |
| includeEmpty | No | If true, include terms with no published products |
Total product power ranges.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| search | No | Optional text filter | |
| includeEmpty | No | If true, include terms with no published products |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavioral traits. The description only states a nominal phrase and gives no information about whether the tool reads, writes, or performs side effects, nor about return formats, filtering behavior, or required permissions. This is a significant 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 very short, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. It is not structured as a clear function description and lacks essential details. Every word should earn its place, but here the words do not convey enough useful information.
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 no annotations and no output schema, the description is completely inadequate. It does not explain what the tool returns, how to use it, any prerequisites, or how it relates to the overall domain. Even though the parameter count is low, the description fails to provide enough context for an agent to select and invoke the tool correctly.
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 input schema covers both parameters with descriptions ('Optional text filter' and 'If true, include terms with no published products'), so schema coverage is 100%. The description adds no additional parameter meaning, but the baseline of 3 is appropriate because the schema already documents the parameters adequately.
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 'Total product power ranges' is a noun phrase rather than a verb phrase, so it fails to clearly state what action the tool performs. It hints at the subject matter (power ranges for products) but does not say whether it retrieves, calculates, or configures such ranges. It also does not distinguish this tool from sibling 'getMotorPowerValues'.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description makes no mention of specific use cases, scenarios, or exclusions. Sibling tools like getMotorPowerValues could overlap, but the description provides no differentiation.
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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