search_orders

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint, covering safety and idempotency. The description adds the scope ('authenticated user's') and date-filtering behavior, which provides some value beyond annotations. However, it does not disclose pagination behavior or that multiple accounts might be involved (openWorld), so it stops short of being 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?

The description is a single, focused sentence with no redundant information. It conveys the core purpose efficiently, earning high marks for conciseness and structure.

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?

With six optional parameters, no output schema, and no parameter descriptions, the description is too sparse. It does not explain what the response looks like, how pagination works, or the role of 'shared' and 'account_id', leaving significant gaps for an agent to use the tool correctly.

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%, and the description only clarifies the date-related parameters (start_date, end_date). It does not explain the meaning or usage of 'shared', 'account_id', 'page_size', or 'page_number', leaving most parameters ambiguous and under-documented.

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 uses a specific verb ('Search'), identifies the resource ('DigiKey orders'), and scopes it to the 'authenticated user' with a filtering criterion ('by date'). This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like get_sales_order, which likely fetches a single order.

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 use for date-based order searches but provides no explicit guidance on when to choose this over alternatives (e.g., get_sales_order for a specific order) or any exclusions. No mention of using account_id for multiple accounts or pagination, leaving usage context vague.

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