kyliecosmetics_pages

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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden, and it does provide useful behavior details: output is 'normalized' and the storefront URL is fixed server-side. However, it doesn't disclose what normalization entails, potential staleness, or any rate/volume limits beyond the schema's pagination.

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?

Three tight sentences, main action front-loaded. Every sentence adds information (source URL, normalization, fixed server-side URL) without repetition or padding.

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 low-complexity list operation the description is mostly complete: it names the source, notes normalization, and clarifies that no URL parameter is needed. It lacks an explicit mention of output shape and the relationship to the singular page tool, but the schema covers pagination.

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% with self-explanatory parameter descriptions (1-based page default 1, limit default 50 max 250). The description adds no extra parameter meaning beyond the schema, so baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource, 'List Kylie Cosmetics static pages', with a concrete source URL. The plural 'pages' distinguishes it from the likely single-page sibling 'kyliecosmetics_page' without needing the schema.

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 retrieving static pages from Kylie Cosmetics, but it never explicitly says when to pick this over alternate endpoints (e.g., kyliecosmetics_page for a single page). No when-not conditions or alternative tools are stated.

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