Check a quote's status by quote_ref, forwarded to the owning seller. Returns the current status, the binding total once approved, and the negotiation thread.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| quote_ref | Yes | The quote_ref from request_quote, e.g. "QUO-2605-7K3PQM". | |
| seller_mcp_url | Yes | mcp_ref.seller_mcp_url from a discovery result. |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so the description carries the full burden. It mentions forwarding to the seller but doesn't disclose if the operation is read-only (idempotent, no side effects). Returns are listed but safety profile is unclear.
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?
Two sentences with no wasted words. Front-loaded with the action and key parameters, returns are succinctly listed.
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?
No output schema, so the description compensates by listing returned fields: status, binding total, negotiation thread. Missing details like error handling or format, but adequate for a simple retrieval tool with two parameters.
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 baseline is 3. Description adds context that seller_mcp_url is from discovery and that the tool forwards the request, which aids understanding beyond the schema descriptions.
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?
Clearly states the action ('check a quote's status'), the resource ('quote's status'), and the required identifier ('quote_ref'). The forwarding behavior distinguishes it from sibling tools like request_quote or counter_quote.
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?
Implies usage after requesting a quote, but no explicit when-not or alternatives (e.g., don't use for creating or modifying). Among siblings, negotiate and counter_quote serve different purposes, but this isn't stated.
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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Most tools have clearly distinct purposes (discovery, purchasing, negotiation, seller management, taste/intent). Some overlap exists, e.g., multiple ways to get product details, but descriptions clarify distinct use cases. A few tools like find_buyers and get_buyer_briefs might be confused at first glance but have different inputs.
Tool names predominantly follow verb_noun pattern in snake_case, e.g., find_seller, buy_product, get_shipping_quote. The outlier is seller_mcp_url which starts with a noun instead of a verb, and negotiate is a bare verb but fits. Overall consistent with minor deviations.
28 tools is on the high side for a single server, but the domain is complex (agentic commerce covering discovery, purchasing, negotiation, seller registration, etc.). The count is borderline heavy but reasonable for the breadth of functionality.
The tool set covers major aspects of agentic commerce: search, buying, negotiation, shipping, digital delivery, seller onboarding, and taste/intent. Missing features like order tracking or store updates are minor gaps; core workflows are well-supported.
