orders_batch_get

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

No annotations are provided, so the description is the sole source of behavioral info. It mentions the batch limit but omits details on error handling, behavior with invalid IDs, authorization needs, or side effects. The read operation nature is clear but insufficient.

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 extremely concise with one sentence, front-loaded with the verb and resource. No extraneous information.

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 is too brief for a tool with no output schema and partial parameter coverage. It lacks details on error scenarios, maximum batch size enforcement, or what happens when fewer than 100 IDs are provided.

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 50% (only packageName described). The description does not add meaning to the orderIds parameter, such as its purpose or format. It only states the batch limit, not parameter details.

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 orders (verb 'Get', resource 'orders') with a specific limit of up to 100. This uniquely distinguishes it from siblings like orders_get (single order) and orders_list (possibly no limit).

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like orders_get or orders_list. The context is implied but lacks exclusions or scenarios for batch versus single retrieval.

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