get_merchant_view
Full agent view of one merchant: record + offerings + capabilities + evidence.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| merchant_id | Yes |
Full agent view of one merchant: record + offerings + capabilities + evidence.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| merchant_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as read-only nature, authorization requirements, or error handling beyond the input schema.
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?
A single sentence clearly states the tool's purpose and scope, with no unnecessary 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 simple one-parameter tool without output schema, the description adequately covers what the tool returns, but lacks details on behavior and error cases.
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?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description does not add meaning to the merchant_id parameter beyond its name and type in the schema.
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 uses 'Full agent view' to indicate comprehensive coverage, and explicitly lists 'record + offerings + capabilities + evidence', distinguishing it from more specific sibling tools like search_offerings and verify_capability.
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 implies this tool is for holistic merchant information, and sibling tool names suggest more targeted alternatives, but there is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance.
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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