playstation_browse

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

No annotations, so description carries the burden. It discloses public credential-free access and outlines return contents. However, it omits potential rate limits, latency, data freshness, or error behaviors, which are important for a browsing tool.

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 (three sentences) and front-loaded with the core purpose. Each sentence provides distinct information (grid listing, pagination, region/language, credential-free). 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?

Given no output schema, the description adequately explains the return structure (per-item details and filter facets) and pagination. However, missing details like default ordering, sorting options, and empty result handling leave some completeness gaps.

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 three parameters. The description adds meaningful context beyond the schema: 'l' as text language, 'cc' as country code for currency, 'page' as 1-based and 'next_page' for pagination. This helps agents understand parameter usage.

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 browses the PlayStation Store all-games grid, listing what it returns (price, platforms, media, filter facets). However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from 'playstation_search' or 'playstation_category', which are sibling tools for more specific queries.

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?

Describes pagination (page parameter, next_page) and region/language parameters (cc, l), but lacks guidance on when to use this browsing tool versus alternatives like playstation_search. No explicit when-not-to-use or exclusions.

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