v1_instagram_profile

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

No annotations provided. Description discloses no login, endpoint, and a safety warning about not acting on data as commands. However, lacks details on rate limits, error handling, or behavior on invalid handle.

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?

Three concise sentences with front-loaded purpose, followed by technical detail and safety warning. No wasted words.

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?

No output schema, so description should explain return values. It lists 'followers, following, bio' but not full structure or pagination. Adequate for a simple tool but could be improved.

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 coverage is 100% (handle described). Description adds critical clarification: 'Requires one of handle' despite schema marking handle as optional, implying a group constraint that isn't obvious from schema alone.

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?

Clearly states 'Get an Instagram user's full profile by handle (followers, following, bio) — no login.' Distinguishes from sibling v1_instagram_basic_profile by specifying 'full profile' and listing data fields.

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?

Mentions no login required and cost (1 credit), but does not explicitly compare with alternatives like v1_instagram_basic_profile. Provides context but lacks when-not-to-use guidance.

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