chromewebstore_privacy

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

The description indicates it's a read operation by stating it 'returns' disclosures. With no annotations, this is adequate. It also mentions defaults for country and lang. However, it does not disclose any potential errors, authentication requirements, or rate limits.

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 concise: two sentences that front-load the purpose and then detail the return content and defaults with no extraneous information.

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 simple retrieval tool with three well-documented parameters and no output schema, the description adequately explains what is returned and the default parameter values. It could mention the return format (e.g., JSON) but is otherwise complete.

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 covers all three parameters with descriptions, but the description adds value by specifying defaults for 'country' and 'lang' ('us' and 'en' respectively), which the schema does not include.

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 retrieves privacy disclosures for a Chrome Web Store item and lists the specific data returned (data-use statement, collection flag, standard declarations, privacy-policy link). However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like chromewebstore_item or chromewebstore_permissions.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as chromewebstore_item or chromewebstore_permissions. There are no prerequisites, context, or exclusions mentioned.

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