get_public_profile_data
Fetch public LinkedIn profile data by providing a username to enrich profile information.
Instructions
Enrich public profile data
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| username | Yes | Example value: adamselipsky |
Fetch public LinkedIn profile data by providing a username to enrich profile information.
Enrich public profile data
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| username | Yes | Example value: adamselipsky |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, and the 3-word description fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as whether it requires authentication, rate limits, or what transformations occur (e.g., 'enrich' is vague).
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 (3 words) but lacks substance. Conciseness without completeness is not beneficial; it fails to provide necessary context.
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 annotations, no output schema, and a large set of sibling profile tools, the description is critically incomplete. It does not explain return values, behavior, or distinguish from other 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?
The input schema has 100% coverage with a description for 'username' (example value), but the tool description adds no additional semantic meaning beyond what the schema already provides.
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?
Description says 'Enrich public profile data' which is vague; 'enrich' is not a specific action like 'get' or 'fetch'. It does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_public_profile_data_by_url' or 'about_the_profile'.
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 guidance provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool vs. alternatives such as 'get_public_profile_data_by_url' or 'get_profile_data_and_connection_follower_count'.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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