suggestRecipes
Find recipe ideas based on a food product. Input a product name or barcode to receive AI-suggested recipes.
Instructions
Get AI recipe suggestions using a product
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nameOrBarcode | Yes |
Find recipe ideas based on a food product. Input a product name or barcode to receive AI-suggested recipes.
Get AI recipe suggestions using a product
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| nameOrBarcode | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose how the AI suggestion works, data sources, or limitations. Very minimal transparency.
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, concise sentence with no redundancy. However, it is too brief to be fully informative.
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 one required parameter, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficient. It does not explain return format, error handling, or behavior beyond the basic action.
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 says 'using a product' without clarifying that nameOrBarcode can be a product name or barcode. Does not compensate for the lack of schema descriptions.
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 action ('Get AI recipe suggestions') and the input ('using a product'). It is specific but does not differentiate from similar tools like getProductAIQuestions.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool compared to siblings such as getProductAIQuestions or searchByCategory. The agent must infer usage from the name.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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