get_marketplace_orders

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

No annotations are supplied, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It only states 'Get a list', implying read-only, but fails to disclose pagination, filtering limits, or any side effects. The presence of parameters like 'page' and 'per_page' suggests pagination, but this is not mentioned. Score reflects minimal transparency.

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 sentence, which is concise but overly terse. It lacks any structure (e.g., not front-loading key details) and fails to provide value beyond the tool name. A score of 2 reflects that brevity undermines usefulness.

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 tool's complexity (8 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is wholly inadequate. It does not mention sorting, pagination, filtering by status or date, or how results are returned. The agent has insufficient context to invoke this tool correctly.

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 0% description coverage, and the description adds no parameter semantics. It does not explain what each parameter does (e.g., status filters, date range, sorting). With 8 parameters and no guidance, the agent cannot understand how to use them effectively.

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 'Get a list of marketplace orders' clearly identifies the action (get) and resource (list of marketplace orders), but it is generic and does not distinguish this tool from siblings like 'get_marketplace_order' (singular) or other listing tools. A score of 3 reflects adequate purpose clarity without meaningful differentiation.

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 usage guidelines are provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention filtering, pagination, or sorting capabilities. This leaves the agent without context for appropriate usage.

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