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create_recipes_create_url_stream

Scrapes recipe data from a provided URL, saves it to the database, and streams progress using server-sent events.

Instructions

Takes in a URL and attempts to scrape data and load it into the database, streaming progress via SSE

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
includeTagsNo
accept-languageNo
includeCategoriesNo
Behavior3/5

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

Discloses that it attempts to scrape data and load into DB, streaming via SSE. With no annotations, this provides moderate transparency, but it lacks details on error handling, consequences of failure, or authentication requirements.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single sentence that conveys the core action efficiently. However, it is too brief and could benefit from a more structured format to cover key aspects.

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 4 parameters and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It explains the basic action but lacks details on parameters, return values, and the SSE stream structure. The tool's complexity demands more complete documentation.

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 coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain any parameter beyond the URL. No meaning added for includeTags, accept-language, or includeCategories. The description fails to compensate for the lack of schema documentation.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool takes a URL, scrapes data, loads it into the database, and streams progress via SSE. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like create_recipes_create_url (non-streaming) or create_recipes_create_url_bulk (bulk).

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 vs. alternatives. It only describes what it does, not when it's appropriate or when not to use it. No exclusion criteria or prerequisites mentioned.

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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