add_recipe_ingredients_to_list

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It only repeats the endpoint URL and provides no information about side effects, prerequisites, or response behavior (e.g., whether list must exist, duplicates handling, permissions).

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 extremely short but not effectively concise; it omits essential information. It front-loads the title and endpoint but offers no additional value.

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 two parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and a sibling tool, the description is grossly inadequate. It fails to explain the bulk nature, request body structure, or any behavioral context.

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 compensate. It provides no explanation of the 'item_id' or 'body' parameters, nor what the body array contains (e.g., recipe IDs, quantities).

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 'Add Recipe Ingredients To List', which clearly indicates the verb (add) and resource (recipe ingredients) and destination (shopping list). However, it does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'add_single_recipe_ingredients_to_list', which may have similar functionality.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'add_single_recipe_ingredients_to_list'. The description lacks context for usage decisions.

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