parse_recipe_url

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses that scraping is attempted but does not specify side effects (e.g., immediate database insertion), error behavior, permissions, or rate limits. The phrase 'attempts to scrape' hints at potential failure but lacks detail.

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 short (three lines: title, route, one sentence). It is efficient but includes a possible extraneous route line. Still, it is not verbose and front-loads the key action.

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 tool has a nested parameter object, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is too sparse. It lacks essential details about input parameters, return value, error states, and how it differs from similar create tools.

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 0%, yet the description adds no information about the parameters (url, includeTags, includeCategories). The schema itself provides examples and property titles, but the description fails to explain their meaning or usage.

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 takes a URL and scrapes/loads data into the database, identifying the verb (scrape/load) and resource (recipe URL). However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like parse_recipe_url_bulk or test_parse_recipe_url, but the single-URL focus is implied.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., create_recipe_from_html_or_json, create_recipe_from_image). It does not mention prerequisites, failure scenarios, or exclusions.

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