capterra_reviews

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 data is 'credential-free public' and 'rendered from the reviews page through proxied browser renderers', hinting at web scraping behavior and potential latency. However, it does not detail rate limits, error handling, or pagination behavior beyond the page parameter.

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose in the first sentence, and concise additional details in the second. No unnecessary words.

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?

No output schema exists, but the description clearly indicates the return values (author, headline, rating, aggregate rating). It does not specify page size or ordering, but for a simple paginated tool, this is sufficient. Slightly incomplete because the exact structure of the output is not fully described.

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 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds value by explaining how to find the product_id ('the numeric id in a /p/{id}/{slug}/ URL'), which is not in the schema description. It also clarifies the page parameter by stating the default is 1 and that each page returns a page of reviews.

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 explicitly states 'Get Capterra product reviews' and specifies the return content: normalized reviews (author, headline, rating) plus aggregate rating. It distinguishes from siblings like capterra_search and capterra_product by focusing on reviews.

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 notes 'Credential-free public Capterra data' implying no authentication required. While it lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not statements, the purpose is clear and distinct from sibling tools (e.g., capterra_product for product details, capterra_search for product search).

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