rigshare_search_equipment

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

With no annotations provided, the description effectively covers behavioral traits: it returns only active listings, supports pagination, and notes that category overrides division filter. It gives division examples and filter semantics, fully compensating for the lack of 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 extremely concise: two main sentences plus a third for usage guidance. It is front-loaded with purpose and example queries, with no redundant information.

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 12 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description provides solid context: divisions, example queries, sibling tool guidance, and category usage. It could mention pagination specifics or default return fields, but what's present is sufficient for effective use.

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 75% (9 of 12 parameters documented). The description adds value by explaining divisions, citing example queries, and clarifying that category overrides division. It also directs users to rigshare_list_categories for valid category codes, aiding parameter selection.

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 searches a rental equipment marketplace by filters, returning paginated active listings across two divisions. It provides concrete example queries and distinguishes itself from the sibling tool for owner onboarding.

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 explicitly tells when to use this tool (searching for rentals) and when to use the alternative rigshare_get_owner_onboarding. It also references rigshare_list_categories for discovering category codes.

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