Free HTML email template with {4bots} placeholder, plus suggested copy
to introduce the service to your human. Drop get_bundle's html field
where {4bots} appears.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| channels | No |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It does not mention if the tool is read-only, requires any authentication, or what happens with the channels parameter (e.g., if it filters templates). The description lacks important behavioral context.
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 brief and front-loads the main purpose. It could be slightly more structured but is not verbose.
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?
Given the lack of output schema, annotations, and parameter documentation, the description is incomplete. It does not specify return format, error conditions, or how the channels parameter affects output.
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 must clarify the parameters. The description does not explain what the 'channels' parameter does or its acceptable values. There is no added meaning beyond 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 clearly states the tool returns a free HTML email template with a placeholder for the service, and tells how to use it with get_bundle. However, the purpose could be clearer by explicitly stating it retrievs a template for introducing a service.
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 implicitly suggests using this tool when you need an email template and pairs with get_bundle. It does not explicitly state when to use or avoid this tool, nor provide alternatives.
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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Tools are mostly distinct: try_sample shows a preview, start_subscription activates, create_setup_link offers an alternative path. However, get_bundle and get_template could be confused (both return HTML and mention {4bots}), and get_summary overlaps slightly with list_channels (pricing info appears in both).
Names consistently use verb_noun pattern (create_setup_link, start_subscription, list_channels, get_bundle). The only minor inconsistency is get_summary vs the more specific get_bundle/get_template/get_session—the verb 'get' remains uniform but 'summary' is vaguer than the others.
9 tools is appropriate for a subscription content service. There is one tool for each key action (preview, subscribe, fetch, manage account, vote, view info). The count feels well-scoped—not too few to cover the domain, not too many to overwhelm.
Core lifecycle is covered: try_sample (preview), start_subscription/create_setup_link (subscribe), get_bundle (daily delivery), get_session (account status), list_channels/vote (discover/select channels). Minor gaps include no unsubscribe/stop tool and no update_subscription to change channels, but the primary workflow is complete.