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places_details

Retrieve detailed information about a place, such as its name, address, opening hours, rating, and reviews, using a unique place ID.

Instructions

Get detailed information about a place

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
fieldsNoSpecific fields to return from place details. Examples: ["name", "formatted_address", "opening_hours", "rating", "reviews"]
regionNoRegion code for biasing results (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, e.g., "US", "GB", "DE")
languageNoLanguage code for results (ISO 639-1, e.g., "en", "es", "fr")
place_idYesPlace ID
session_tokenNoSession token for billing (optional)
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description should disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'Get detailed information' without mentioning authorization, rate limits, errors, or what happens with invalid place IDs.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence but is too brief, omitting critical details. It does not earn its place as it provides minimal value beyond the title.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema and no annotations, the description should be richer. It fails to explain return format, error handling, or usage context, making it incomplete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% and each parameter has a description. The description adds no further context beyond what the schema already provides, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Get detailed information about a place' is clear and specific, using a verb and resource. It distinguishes well from sibling tools like 'places_nearby' or 'places_autocomplete'.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it does not mention that for simple existence checks or lists, other tools are more appropriate.

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

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