add_single_recipe_ingredients_to_list

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the tool is deprecated and shows the endpoint. It does not describe side effects (e.g., adding ingredients to a list), permissions, or error conditions.

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 very short, but this is due to under-specification rather than efficiency. The deprecation note is front-loaded, but the overall structure does not earn its place with useful content. It is concise but not effective.

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 complexity (3 parameters with nested objects, no annotations, no output schema), the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain what the tool does beyond the title, what the parameters mean, or what the response contains.

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 input schema has 3 parameters with 0% coverage in description. The description adds no meaning beyond parameter names (e.g., 'item_id', 'recipe_id') which could be ambiguous (item_id might be the list ID). The nested body parameter is entirely unexplained.

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's verb ('Add'), resource ('Single Recipe Ingredients'), and destination ('To List'). The endpoint path reinforces this. However, it does not distinguish from the sibling 'add_recipe_ingredients_to_list' which might handle multiple recipes.

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 deprecation note provides a strong when-not-to-use guideline, but no alternative tool is suggested. This is minimal guidance; the agent is left to infer that another tool should be used.

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