AIsa YouTube Search

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so safety is covered. The description adds valuable behavior: independence of items (one failure doesn't cancel others) and per-call billing. These are not derivable from annotations and help the agent set expectations.

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?

Three short sentences with zero filler. The action and limit are front-loaded. The phrase 'tool-router's batch_use' is redundant since it restates the tool name, but it's a minor flaw. Overall it is concise and well-structured.

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?

With annotations covering destructive behavior and an output schema presumably describing results, the description covers the key operational aspects: concurrency limit, independence, and billing. It doesn't mention error reporting formats, but those likely live in the output schema. It is sufficiently complete for a batch tool.

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 100%, so the schema fully documents each parameter. The description adds no parameter-specific details. The calls parameter's description already explains the structure and batching context, so the baseline of 3 applies; the description doesn't need to compensate.

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 states a clear action (execute) and resource (operations) with a concrete limit (up to 20) and concurrency. It doesn't explicitly name the sibling 'use' for single operations, but the distinction is clear enough from the concurrency and limit. The redundancy of 'tool-router's batch_use' is minor.

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 gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus the sibling 'use' tool. The schema note about 'steps at the same execution_level of a plan go in one batch' is helpful, but it lives in the schema, not the description. The description only implies batching via concurrency but doesn't state when to choose it over the single-operation alternative.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds meaningful context: it is free, stops before any spend, and explains how price.model varies (quoted, list, dynamic, composed). It also clarifies that suggested_max_price_usd has headroom. This goes beyond the annotation flags and gives the agent a clear model of what happens.

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 moderately long but well structured: it opens with the core purpose, then explains the price model in a dedicated paragraph. No redundancy or filler. It front-loads the most critical information (contract fields) and then gives necessary detail about price semantics. Slightly dense but not overly 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?

The tool has an output schema, so return values need no description. The description covers the key behavioral aspects (no spend, pricing models, max_price headroom) and clarifies edge cases like routes without a price. For a read-only informational tool, this is complete enough for an agent to use it correctly.

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 100%, so parameters are already documented. The description adds some nuance, such as how arguments affect pricing and that required parameters may be needed before a price can be quoted. It also clarifies with_quote's purpose (one round trip, spends nothing). These are useful but not essential given the schema's completeness.

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 states a specific purpose: returning the full contract of one or more operations, including schemas, read_only, side_effects, price, and known_pitfalls. It clearly distinguishes this from executing operations (use, batch_use) and from discovery (search, list_categories). The verb 'get' and the noun 'details' align with the title, and the first sentence is explicit.

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 the tool is used to assess an operation before spending (e.g., 'A quote authenticates like a call but stops before any spend'), and the schema says 'One operation_id from search', hinting at a flow. However, it never explicitly states when to choose this over siblings like use or search, nor does it give exclusions. The guidance is implied, not stated.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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

Annotations already mark this as read-only, idempotent, non-destructive, and open-worldchers. The description adds value by clarifying the required `engine` and `q` parameters)Skip; wait, that's parameter info. More importantly, it discloses the mapped path and that the upstream canonical path is not mounted, which is a useful behavioral caveat. No contradiction with annotations exists.

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 four sentences and stays on-topic. It front-loads the main purpose)Skip; then provides required parameters, optional parameters, use cases, and a path note. It is slightly redundant with the schema's required fields and `engine` enum, but overall each sentence earns its place.

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?

With an output schema present, the description need not explain return values. It adequately covers input requirements, optional parameters, practical use cases, and the mapped-path caveat. It could additionally mention pagination limits or token freshness, but for a read-only YouTube search tool this is reasonably complete.

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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description mostly paraphrases the schema by restating that `engine` and `q` are required and that `gl`, `hl`, and `sp` are optional. It adds a small amount of extra meaning by giving examples of advanced filters for `sp` (upload date, duration, result type), but not enough to raise the score significantly.

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 first sentence identifies a specific action and resource: 'Search YouTube and get back matching videos, channels, and playlists.' This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools for Instagram, Reddit, Pinterest, and Twitter search. The tool name and title reinforce the same purpose without ambiguity.

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 explicitly lists three use cases: find video content on a topic, track a channel's recent uploads, and gauge video coverage. It does not name an alternative tool or explicitly say when not to use it, but the given contexts are clear enough for an agent to select it appropriately among sibling search tools.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds meaningful behavioral context beyond annotations: the tool is free, requires no key, and can direct users to a category-specific endpoint that lists tools directly rather than through search.

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 moderately detailed but every sentence adds useful information: output scope, cost/auth, sibling differentiation, and endpoint usage. It is slightly longer than strictly necessary but remains well-structured and front-loaded with the core purpose.

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 zero-parameter, read-only tool with an output schema and safety annotations, the description is complete. It covers what the tool returns, the free/no-key access model, and provides the category endpoint for specialized use, leaving no essential gap for an agent to call it correctly.

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?

The tool has zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description includes a <category> placeholder only in the endpoint examples, not as a tool parameter, which is appropriate supplementary guidance rather than a parameter-semantics gap.

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 what the tool does: it presents the AIsa catalogue at a glance, including categories, servers, tool counts, and a dedicated category endpoint. It also distinguishes itself from search by explaining that the endpoint lists tools directly instead of via search.

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 provides clear usage context: use list_categories for a catalogue overview, and use the provided endpoint when you only need one category. It explicitly contrasts with search ('instead of via search') and notes tool-router has no equivalent, although it does not exhaustively cover all sibling alternatives.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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

The description discloses meaningful behavior beyond annotations: search spans the entire AIsa catalogue, candidates may belong to modules other than the current one, multiple providers for the same metric are surfaced, and no API key is required. This gives the agent a clear picture of scope and output behavior.

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 front-loaded with the core purpose and is dense with useful information: scope, no-auth requirement, response shape, and relationship to the catalogue. Each sentence adds operational value, and the structure makes the tool's behavior predictable.

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 complex discovery tool with output schema, the description is unusually complete: it explains the response modalities, candidate fields, direct pass-through to `use`, full-catalogue search behavior, and cross-provider visibility. An agent has enough context to invoke and interpret the tool correctly.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description adds value by explaining that the category parameter is not a hard boundary—search spans the full catalogue—and that queries are plain-language task descriptions, which clarifies how to use the tool effectively.

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 finds AIsa data operations across many categories via a plain-language query. It distinguishes itself from siblings like get_details and use by emphasizing that search covers the full catalogue, not just the pinned category.

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 conveys when to use search: when you need to discover operations across the full catalogue, even those not in the current tools/list. It also implicitly contrasts with get_details by noting that returned candidates already include input_schema, so they can be passed directly to `use` without an extra call.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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

Annotations already provide readOnly=false, openWorldHint=true, and destructiveHint=true. The description adds valuable behavior beyond that: billing per call, the BatchCallResult response shape, and the error structure with retryable status. It does not spell out side effects, but the destructive flag is already carried by annotations, so the additional context is sufficient.

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?

Three short sentences, each earning its place: purpose, cost, response shape, and routing guidance. Key behavioral facts are front-loaded, and nothing is redundant with the schema or annotations.

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 that an output schema exists and all parameters have descriptions, the tool description is complete enough for correct invocation. It covers cost, return/error contracts, and how routing to this tool differs from calling pinned tools directly, leaving no practical gap.

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 100%, and each parameter is already clearly documented: operation_id as returned by search, search_id provenance, arguments matching input_schema, and max_price_usd as a spend guard. The description does not need to add parameter detail, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 opens with 'Execute one AIsa operation,' a specific verb+resource statement. The word 'one' distinguishes it from the sibling batch_use, and the closing note distinguishes it from calling pinned tools directly. An agent can tell what this tool is for immediately.

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?

It explicitly states when to use the tool: 'this is the way to call anything found through search.' It also gives the alternative: 'Pinned tools in tools/list can also be called directly.' This is clear when-versus-alternative guidance with no ambiguity.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.