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list_recipes_by_slug_exports

Exports recipes by slug using a specified template name to generate formatted output.

Instructions

Parameters

template_name: The name of the template to use to use in the exports listed. Template type will automatically be set on the backend. Because of this, it's important that your templates have unique names. See available names and formats in the /api/recipes/exports endpoint.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
slugYes
template_nameYes
accept-languageNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided. The description mentions that template type is automatically set on the backend, which is a behavioral detail, but it doesn't disclose other important behaviors like whether it is read-only, authentication needs, or rate limits.

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 short and focuses on a single parameter. It is under-specified but not verbose. It would be more concise if it also stated the overall purpose.

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 no output schema, the description should explain what the tool returns or the structure of the response. It does not. It also does not mention that the tool lists exports for a specific recipe slug, which is essential context.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must add value. It explains template_name well (uniqueness, automatic type, reference to another endpoint). However, slug and accept-language are not explained. The description partially compensates for the schema gap.

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 does not state the tool's purpose. The name suggests listing exports for a recipe by slug, but the description only explains the template_name parameter. The primary action (listing exports) is not explicitly 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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is a sibling tool `list_recipes_exports` that might be for listing all export templates, but the description does not differentiate or provide usage context.

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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