airbnb_listing_details

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility for disclosing behavior. It mentions that direct links are provided, but does not disclose side effects, whether the operation is read-only, permission requirements, error behavior, or any other behavioral traits. This is a significant gap for a tool expected to be called autonomously.

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 concise at two sentences and the primary purpose is front-loaded. The second sentence about providing direct links is an added behavior, which is useful but could be integrated more seamlessly. No wasted words, though the structure could be tightened.

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 has 8 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is not complete. It does not explain what 'detailed information' includes, how the optional parameters influence results, or what the expected response format looks like. An agent would have to guess many details about invocation and results.

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?

All 8 parameters have descriptions in the schema (100% coverage), so the baseline of 3 applies. The tool description itself adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides; it does not explain how parameters like pets, adults, or checkin/checkout dates affect the returned details or links.

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 the tool retrieves detailed information for a specific Airbnb listing and identifies that direct links are provided. It distinguishes implicitly from the sibling airbnb_search by focusing on a specific listing rather than searching, though it does not explicitly name the sibling.

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 guidance is given on when to use this tool versus airbnb_search. There is no mention of prerequisites (such as having a listing ID) or scenarios that would favor this tool over the search sibling. The description leaves usage entirely to inference.

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