get_marketplace_orders

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits but fails to do so. It does not state that the tool is read-only, mention authentication needs, rate limits, or any side effects. The agent cannot infer safety or resource impact.

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 single-sentence description is under-specified. While concise, it fails to earn its place as it omits critical context that could be front-loaded. Oversimplification degrades utility.

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 (8 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is woefully incomplete. It provides no information on pagination, filtering, sorting behavior, return format, or relationship to other marketplace tools. The agent cannot confidently invoke this tool.

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%, and the description does not compensate by explaining any of the 8 parameters (e.g., status, pagination, sorting). The agent receives no help understanding parameter semantics beyond the raw schema types and enums.

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' is a tautology of the tool name, adding no new information. It does not distinguish from siblings like 'get_marketplace_order' (single order) or 'get_marketplace_listing', failing to specify scope or filtering capabilities evident in the schema.

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 description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention exclusions, prerequisites, or sibling tools, leaving the agent without context for appropriate invocation.

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