cancel_order

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

The description adds behavioral context beyond annotations: cancellations may not be immediate during market hours, and confirmation via get_order is recommended. This complements the destructiveHint and idempotentHint annotations.

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 concise with a header, a brief note, and parameter docs. No extraneous text. Front-loaded with the main purpose.

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?

Given output schema exists (though not detailed), the description covers key behavioral aspects (non-immediate cancellation, confirmation). It might lack details on edge cases (already cancelled order), but is sufficient for a simple cancel tool.

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?

With 0% schema description coverage, the description provides essential context: order_id is the UUID, account_id is optional if PUBLIC_COM_ACCOUNT_ID is set. This meaningfully compensates 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 'Cancel an existing order.' This is a specific verb and resource, and it distinguishes from siblings like 'cancel_and_replace_order' by implication. The note about non-immediate cancellation adds clarity.

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 advises using get_order to confirm cancellation, providing a clear after-use action. It does not explicitly list when not to use, but the note about non-guaranteed immediate cancellation sets expectations. Sibling 'cancel_and_replace_order' exists but is not contrasted.

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