wow_item_database

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It indicates the tool is a search, but does not specify read-only nature, pagination behavior, rate limits, or error handling. The description is adequate for a basic search tool but lacks depth.

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 a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose and lists key capabilities. No extraneous words; every element serves a purpose.

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?

With 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description could do more to explain how to effectively use the tool. It summarizes the output value but does not guide parameter usage or describe limits. Adequate for a simple search but not comprehensive.

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 description coverage is 50%, meaning three parameters are documented in schema. The description adds context about the kind of information returned (e.g., transmog potential), but does not provide per-parameter guidance or examples. It partially compensates but does not fully bridge the gap.

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 it is a 'Comprehensive WoW item database search' and lists specific attributes returned (stats, drop sources, crafting recipes, vendor prices, etc.). This distinguishes it from sibling tools like wow_auction_search or wow_price_history, which focus on different aspects of WoW data.

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?

The description implies usage for item discovery but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over siblings, nor does it mention prerequisites or alternatives. The context of sibling names provides implicit differentiation, but no explicit guidance is given.

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