mealie_create_recipe_from_url

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavior. It adds the requirement of explicit confirmation, which is a behavioral gate not implied by the schema. But it lacks details on side effects, error conditions, or what happens without confirmation.

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 a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It conveys the core action and a key condition without fluff.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description is minimal for a tool with 4 parameters and no annotations. It does not differentiate among sibling tools or explain the full parameter set, making it insufficient for reliable selection and invocation.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It provides meaning for 'url' (public web URL) and 'confirmed_by_user' (explicit confirmation), but says nothing about include_tags or include_categories, leaving these parameters unexplained.

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 'Import/create a recipe from a public web URL', which is a specific verb (import/create), resource (recipe), and scope (public web URL). It distinguishes from sibling tools like create_recipe_from_text by specifying the URL source.

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 phrase 'after explicit confirmation' gives a clear condition for use, and 'public web URL' implies the scope. However, it does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions beyond the confirmation requirement.

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