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Compare tool summaries

compare_tools
Read-onlyIdempotent

Compare short purpose, quota, pros, cons and catch summaries for two or three tools in one category; full details remain on SaaS Puppy.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
slugsYes

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds useful behavioral context by clarifying that results are limited to short summaries and that full details remain on SaaS Puppy, though it does not describe failure behavior for invalid or mixed-category slugs.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The definition is a single front-loaded sentence with no wasted text. It conveys the core action, scope, returned fields, and limitation efficiently.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple read-only comparison tool with no output schema, the description names the summary fields returned and makes the limited-depth scope explicit. It is nearly complete, though output structure and error conditions are not fully specified.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the single slugs parameter has no textual documentation. The description partially compensates by indicating that the values represent tools in one category and that two or three may be supplied, but it does not explain slug format or category constraints beyond that.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb (compare) and resource (summaries for tools), and specifies the exact fields being compared. It is clearly distinguishable from list_tools because it focuses on side-by-side comparison of two or three tools, not enumeration.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives clear usage context: compare two or three tools in one category, using short summaries rather than full details. It does not explicitly say when not to use the tool or name list_tools as the alternative for listing, so it falls short of a 5.

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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