Search the current public Pickleball3 paddle catalog with deterministic bounded filters. Purchase links appear only for exact-model verified sponsored URLs.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| sort | No | ||
| year | No | ||
| brand | No | ||
| limit | No | ||
| query | No | ||
| offset | No | ||
| max_score | No | ||
| min_score | No | ||
| has_purchase_link | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is known. The description adds valuable behavioral context: 'deterministic bounded filters' and the fact that purchase links appear only for verified sponsored URLs. This goes beyond the annotations.
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 one-sentence description is concise and front-loaded, immediately stating the tool's core function and then adding two pieces of useful behavioral detail. No wasted 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?
For a tool with nine optional parameters and no output schema, the description is unduly brief. It doesn't describe return value structure, pagination behavior beyond 'bounded', or any parameter specifics. The annotations cover safety but not functional completeness. It's minimally adequate but leaves important gaps.
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 0%, so the description carries the burden of explaining parameters. It only refers to 'filters' generically, without detailing meanings for sort, year, brand, limit, query, offset, min_score, max_score, or has_purchase_link. The enum for sort is also undocumented. This is a significant gap.
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 a specific verb ('Search') and resource ('current public Pickleball3 paddle catalog'), and mentions 'deterministic bounded filters' which distinguishes it from sibling tools like get_paddle and compare_paddles.
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?
The description establishes clear context for when to use this tool—when searching or filtering the paddle catalog. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternatives, so it falls short of the highest 'explicit when/when-not/alternatives' standard.
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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Each tool targets a distinct operation: comparing multiple paddles, retrieving a single paddle, listing brands, and searching the catalog. There is no overlap between them.
All tool names follow the verb_noun pattern in lowercase snake_case: compare_paddles, get_paddle, list_paddle_brands, search_paddles. The naming is perfectly consistent.
Four tools is well-scoped for a read-only public paddle catalog. Each tool serves a clear purpose and the set is neither too thin nor excessive.
The tool set covers the core operations for the catalog: browsing brands, searching, retrieving detailed records, and comparing paddles. No obvious gaps exist for a read-only public catalog.