search_payplug_docs

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses the read-only nature, simplicity, and detailed process: fetches configured pages, converts to plain text, ranks by occurrence, and returns excerpts. This gives the agent a clear model of expected behavior, though it does not cover errors 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 three sentences with no fluff. The core purpose is front-loaded, and the following sentences add useful behavior detail. Every sentence 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?

The description adequately explains core behavior and read-only status, and an output schema exists to define return values. However, missing parameter semantics for max_results and lack of explicit sibling usage guidance make it only minimally complete for an agent to confidently invoke the tool in all relevant scenarios.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It refers to 'query terms', which indirectly explains the query parameter, but it never describes max_results, its purpose, or how it controls the number of returned excerpts. This leaves a notable parameter guidance gap.

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 a specific verb and resource: 'Search the configured official Payplug documentation pages.' It also describes the search pipeline and return of excerpts, which differentiates it from sibling tools like read_payplug_doc and list_payplug_docs.

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 finding relevant snippets via term ranking, and explicitly notes it is 'intentionally simple and read-only.' However, it never mentions when to prefer sibling tools such as read_payplug_doc for full content or list_payplug_docs for enumeration, leaving usage guidance implied rather than explicit.

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