tokopedia_home_tabs

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden. It discloses that the tool returns 'current public home-recommendation tabs' and that the returned id is used as tab_id, which implies the output contains ids. However, it doesn't describe the output structure, whether the list is ordered, or any pagination/limits. For a simple read-only list tool, this is adequate but not rich.

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 fluff. The first sentence states the action and resource; the second provides the key downstream usage instruction. Every word earns its place.

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 zero-parameter, no-output-schema tool, the description is nearly complete. It tells the agent what it returns and how to use the result. The only minor gap is not describing the shape of the returned tabs (e.g., fields beyond id), but the usage instruction mitigates that.

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 tool has zero parameters, so there is no schema to compensate for. The description correctly implies no input is needed and focuses on the output. The baseline for 0 params is 4, and the description adds value by explaining how the output is consumed downstream.

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 lists Tokopedia home recommendation tabs and returns the current public home-recommendation tabs. It uses a specific verb ('List') and resource ('Tokopedia home recommendation tabs'), and distinguishes itself from the sibling tokopedia_home by explaining that the returned id is used as tab_id with /tokopedia/home. It doesn't explicitly name the sibling, but the usage instruction makes the relationship clear.

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 provides clear context: it returns tabs that can be used with /tokopedia/home. It implies this is a prerequisite step before calling tokopedia_home, and the instruction 'Use a returned id as tab_id with /tokopedia/home' gives actionable guidance. It doesn't explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives, but for a zero-parameter discovery tool, the usage context is sufficient.

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