ebay_send_offer_to_interested_buyers

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

With no annotations provided, the description must bear the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The description only restates the tool's name without any mention of side effects, idempotency, authentication needs, or rate limits, which is insufficient.

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?

At only 5 words, the description is extremely concise but under-specified for a tool with nested parameters. Important information about usage and behavior is omitted, making it insufficiently 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?

Given the complexity of the input schema (nested objects) and the absence of annotations and output schema, the description is far from complete. It does not explain return values, prerequisites, or what constitutes 'interested buyers', leaving significant gaps.

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 100% coverage with descriptions for both parameters ('The offer ID' and 'Offer details to send to buyers'), so the description adds no extra meaning but the schema itself is clear enough. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 'Send offer to interested buyers' clearly states the action and target, but it does not differentiate this tool from sibling tools like ebay_create_offer or ebay_update_offer, which also involve offers.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no discussion of prerequisites, context, or exclusions, leaving the agent without direction on appropriate invocation.

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