get_quote

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

No annotations provided, so the description carries the burden. It says 'calculate', implying a read-only operation, but it does not explicitly state that no bet is placed or that there are no side effects. It mentions outputs but not safety profile.

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?

Two succinct sentences communicate the purpose and key outputs without waste. Front-loaded with the verb and resource, and every word earns its place.

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?

The description covers the core function and some return values, but given no output schema and no annotations, it lacks details on exact return structure, market type (standard vs race), or any prerequisites. Adequate for a simple quote tool but with 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?

Schema descriptions cover 100% of the 3 parameters, so the baseline is 3. The description adds no extra parameter-level meaning beyond what the schema already provides.

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?

Describes a specific action: 'Calculate expected payout for a potential bet' and lists key outputs ('profit, fees, and new odds'). Clear verb+resource, but doesn't explicitly differentiate from the sibling get_race_quote.

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?

Implies use for potential bets before placing them, but provides no explicit when-to-use vs alternatives, no exclusions, and no reference to sibling tools like get_race_quote.

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