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walmart_product

Read-only

Walmart product detail (price, availability, seller, rating, specs).

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "item_id": "<item_id>"
    },
    "name": "walmart_product"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYesWalmart item id (the numeric id in a /ip/{id} URL)

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYesThe tool result payload (shape varies per tool; see each tool's docs resource).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / item_id / description
      Added value: +"Walmart item id (the numeric id in a /ip/{id} URL)"
  2. First observed

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing behavioral beyond that – no note on data freshness, regional availability, or rate limits – so it neither contradicts nor meaningfully extends 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.

Conciseness5/5

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

A single front-loaded sentence with a parenthetical field list; no wasted words and nothing buried.

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 single-parameter detail lookup with 100% schema coverage and an existing output schema, the description is nearly sufficient. Only the relationship to sibling search/review tools is unstated.

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?

Only one parameter exists, and schema description coverage is 100%, with the schema itself clarifying the /ip/{id} URL format. The description adds no syntax or sourcing detail for item_id, so baseline 3 is correct.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb+resource ('Walmart product detail') and enumerates the returned fields (price, availability, seller, rating, specs). An agent can distinguish it from walmart_search, but the description never explicitly names the search/reviews siblings to rule them out.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Usage is implied by the required item_id and the detail-oriented field list, but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance or mention of how it relates to walmart_search or walmart_product_reviews. Adequate minimum, with a clear gap.

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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