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create_households_events_notifications_by_item_test

Sends a test notification for a household event related to a specific item, allowing validation of notification settings.

Instructions

Test Notification

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
item_idYes
accept-languageNo
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, and the description fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as side effects, authentication needs, or mutability. 'Test Notification' implies a testing context but does not explain what the tool does operationally.

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?

At two words, the description is excessively terse but not effectively concise. It lacks substance and structure, failing to provide adequate information for an AI agent to invoke the tool correctly.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the large number of siblings and the lack of output schema, the description is completely inadequate. It does not cover the tool's place in the API, its relationship to other tools, or its expected behavior.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, yet the description does not explain the meaning or usage of the two parameters (item_id and accept-language). The description adds no value beyond the schema, leaving parameters entirely undocumented.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Test Notification' is vague and does not clearly state what the tool does. It provides a hint but fails to specify the action (e.g., creating a test notification) and does not differentiate it from the sibling 'create_households_events_notifications' which likely performs the actual creation.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of use cases, prerequisites, or when not to use it, leaving the agent without context to choose appropriately among siblings.

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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