Ordersv2_searchOrders

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does mention that the tool 'runs in your Kuudo deployment, not here,' which is a useful environmental clue, but it does not disclose pagination, result limits, required authorization, read-only guarantees, or any side effects.

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 short, but the opening 'Catalog entry.' adds little value and the environmental note is placed before the actual functional statement. The main behavior is stated efficiently, but the overall structure is slightly disjointed.

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 search tool with no output schema, no annotations, and an empty input schema, the description is under-specified. It does not explain the time period parameter format, response structure, pagination behavior, or how this relates to the other Orders and Ordersv2 tools in the sibling list.

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 input schema has zero declared parameters, which normally warrants a baseline of 4. However, the description refers to 'the time period that you specify' without naming any parameters or formats, and the schema allows arbitrary additional properties, leaving the agent uncertain about what to pass.

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 returns orders filtered by a created/updated time period, which gives a specific verb and resource. However, it does not explicitly distinguish this from sibling tools like Orders_getOrders or Ordersv2_getOrder, so it loses the last point.

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 no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus the many order-related sibling tools. It implies a time-range search use case but does not mention alternatives, exclusions, or conditions that would help an agent choose between Ordersv2_searchOrders and Orders_getOrders.

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