get_recipe_formats_and_templates

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It states nothing about read-only safety, authentication requirements, side effects, or return format, offering only the HTTP method and path.

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 core statement is front-loaded, but the massive keyword block is pure noise that bloats the definition without adding meaning. Every keyword after the first few fails to earn 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?

For a simple GET with no parameters and no output schema, the description should at least clarify what data is returned (e.g., a list of available export formats/templates) and that it is read-only. It does neither, leaving key context missing.

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 takes zero parameters, and schema description coverage is 100%. There is no parameter information the description could add, so the baseline of 4 applies.

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 restates the tool name then adds 'Export recipes', which muddies rather than clarifies the purpose. It does not distinguish this tool from siblings like get_recipe_as_format or bulk_export_recipes, leaving an agent unsure whether it lists formats/templates or performs an export action.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_recipe_as_format or bulk_export_recipes. The keyword list is search fodder, not usage context.

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