ebay_clone_ad

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It does not state whether the original ad remains unchanged, whether cloning includes all properties, what authorization is needed, or any side effects. The behavior is largely opaque.

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 single sentence is concise but lacks structure. It conveys the purpose without waste, but a tool with three parameters (including a complex object) would benefit from more context rather than extreme brevity.

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 the three parameters, nested object, and lack of output schema, the description is too sparse. It does not explain what the cloned ad context includes, how errors are handled, or what the tool returns. More completeness is needed for a complex operation.

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 description adds no meaning beyond the input schema, which already describes each parameter. Since schema coverage is 100%, baseline is 3. The description does not explain the 'ad' object structure or constraints.

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 ('Clone') and the resource ('an ad') and scopes it to 'within a campaign', which distinguishes it from sibling tools like ebay_clone_ad_group or ebay_clone_campaign. This is specific and actionable.

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 vs alternatives such as ebay_create_ad or ebay_bulk_create_ads_by_inventory_reference. No prerequisites or restrictions are mentioned, leaving the agent without decision support.

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