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get_media_recipes_by_recipe_assets_by_file_name

Retrieve a specific recipe asset file by providing the recipe ID and file name. Returns the associated media for a given recipe.

Instructions

Returns a recipe asset

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
file_nameYes
recipe_idYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It only states 'Returns', implying a read operation, but does not disclose authentication requirements, error behavior, or any side effects. Minimal transparency.

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 very concise (one sentence), which is good for length, but it omits critical information. It is not well-structured to front-load key details, and the single sentence is insufficient.

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?

Given the lack of output schema, annotations, and parameter descriptions, the tool description is severely incomplete. It does not clarify what constitutes a 'recipe asset', the return format, or how the parameters are used together.

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

Parameters2/5

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

The input schema has 0% description coverage, and the description adds no meaning to the parameters. The agent learns nothing about what 'file_name' or 'recipe_id' represent beyond their types and that they are required.

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 'Returns a recipe asset' is vague and does not specify what type of asset (e.g., image, document, video). It fails to distinguish from sibling tools like get_media_recipes_by_recipe_images_by_file_name, which also returns a media file. The purpose is not clearly defined.

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. The description does not mention context, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent without direction for proper selection.

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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