top_services

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It only says 'die bestbewerteten Services' (the highest-rated services), but does not mention that it is a read-only operation, any side effects, authorization needs, or how the results are ordered or limited. The behavior is under-specified.

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 and structured: a title sentence, a clarifying sentence, and an Args block. There is no unnecessary information. However, it could be more concise by avoiding the repetition of 'Services'.

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 tool with no output schema and one parameter, the description should explain what the tool returns and how the limit affects output. It lacks details on the result format (list, fields, ordering). The description is minimal and leaves the agent with significant unknowns about the output.

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 description adds meaning to the 'limit' parameter beyond the schema (which only has default and type). It explains that limit is the number of results (Anzahl) with a default of 10. However, it doesn't clarify the exact semantics (e.g., max results, truncation) or any other parameter behavior. With 0% schema coverage, the description partially compensates.

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 'Top-bewertete Services anzeigen' (display top-rated services), specifying the verb and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_service' (single service) and 'search_services' (search all). However, it could be more precise about sorting and result structure.

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 like 'get_service' or 'search_services'. No conditions or exclusions provided. The description only states the basic function, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

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