get_recipe_formats_and_templates

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

No annotations are present, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits. The description merely repeats the tool name and endpoint, leaving the agent unaware of side effects, authentication needs, or the nature of the response.

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 informative. It conveys no more than the tool name and path, which is under-specification rather than concise value. Every sentence should add useful guidance; here it does not.

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 no output schema, no annotations, and zero parameters, the description is the sole source of context. It fails to explain what the tool returns, how it differs from siblings, or any usage context. This is insufficient for an agent to correctly select and invoke the 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?

The input schema has zero parameters, so there is no burden on the description to explain parameters. The description adds the HTTP endpoint, which provides minimal extra context. According to guidelines, baseline for 0 parameters is 4.

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 'Get Recipe Formats And Templates' and provides an HTTP endpoint, which identifies the resource. However, it does not clarify what exactly 'formats and templates' means or how this differs from sibling tools like 'get_recipe_as_format' or 'bulk_export_recipes'. The purpose is somewhat clear but lacks differentiation.

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 usage guidelines are provided. There is no indication of when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites or context for invocation.

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