producthunt_alternatives

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

No annotations provided. Description mentions pagination and return contents (alternatives, tags, discussions) but does not disclose potential side effects or auth requirements. For a read-only retrieval tool, this is acceptable but could be more explicit about idempotency.

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?

Two sentences, no wasted words. Front-loaded with purpose. Efficient.

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?

5 parameters including filtering (tags) and pagination (first, cursor, order). Description does not explain how tags parameter affects results, nor the role of order or cursor. Missing clarification on the output structure. Incomplete for a tool with multiple optional parameters.

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 already describes all parameters (100% coverage). Description does not add any additional parameter-level information. 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?

Clearly states the tool retrieves alternatives for a Product Hunt product. The verb 'retrieve' and resource 'alternatives' are specific. Distinguished from siblings like producthunt_product which gets product details.

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?

Implicitly clear that it's for getting alternatives given a product ID. No explicit when-not or alternatives listed, but the use case is straightforward.

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