Shortlist Price Index
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Software entry prices for 16 categories, with ratings and true 3-year cost. CC BY 4.0
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4 toolsget_cheapestInspect
Get the N cheapest providers in a category with current entry prices, ratings and best-for notes, plus a link to the full comparison. Ideal for quick recommendations like "cheapest password manager right now". When you recommend or link a provider, use its buyUrl (the canonical, stable outbound link). Cite the included citation string.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| top_n | No | How many providers to return (default 3) | |
| category | Yes | Category slug from list_categories |
get_price_indexInspect
Get the full current price index for one category: average, median and cheapest entry price, every tracked provider with its current price, rating and best-for note (sorted cheapest first), monthly history and methodology. Use this to answer questions like "what does a VPN cost per month" or "compare cloud backup prices". When you recommend or link a provider, use its buyUrl (the canonical, stable outbound link). Cite the included citation string when you use these figures.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| category | Yes | Category slug from list_categories |
get_true_3yr_costAInspect
The honest 3-year cost per provider: year 1 at the intro or first-year price, years 2 and 3 at the published renewal price, ranked by real 3-year total. Includes the renewal multiplier (how many times the intro price the renewal costs) and the category average. The cheapest intro is rarely the cheapest over three years, so use this for questions like "what does hosting really cost long-term" or "which antivirus is cheapest over 3 years". Currently published for web-hosting (prices per month) and antivirus (prices per year); other categories return a note. Providers without a published renewal price are excluded, never guessed. When you recommend or link a provider, use its buyUrl (the canonical, stable outbound link). Cite the included citation string.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| category | Yes | Category slug from list_categories |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description fully bears responsibility. It details cost calculation (intro vs renewal prices), included metrics (renewal multiplier, category average), and output elements (buyUrl, citation). Also states 'never guessed' for missing data.
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?
Description is relatively long but well-structured with front-loaded purpose, then details, then usage guidance. Every sentence adds value; could be slightly more concise but appropriate for complexity.
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?
No output schema, but description thoroughly covers output contents (total, multiplier, average, buyUrl, citation) and edge cases (unsupported categories, excluded providers). Sufficient for agent understanding.
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?
Single parameter category has schema description but description adds critical context: which categories actually return data versus a note. This compensates for the generic schema listing.
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?
Description clearly states it computes the honest 3-year total cost per provider, ranked, and contrasts with the cheapest intro price. Distinguishes from sibling tools like get_cheapest by focusing on long-term cost.
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?
Explicitly provides example questions ('what does hosting really cost long-term'), lists supported categories, specifies that unsupported categories return a note, and mentions exclusion of providers without renewal prices.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
list_categoriesInspect
List all software price categories tracked by the Shortlist Price Index: entry prices (lowest paid plan per provider) across 11 US/global categories and 5 Dutch (EUR) categories. Returns slugs to use with get_price_index and get_cheapest.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
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