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archetype_comparison

Read-onlyIdempotent

Compare 2-4 competitive Magic: The Gathering archetypes side-by-side, revealing their price, colors, key cards, shared staples, and differences.

Instructions

Compare 2-4 competitive archetypes side-by-side.

Shows price, colors, key cards, shared staples, and differences.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
formatYesCompetitive format (e.g. 'Modern', 'Legacy', 'Pioneer', 'Pauper')
archetypesYes2-4 archetype names to compare (fuzzy matched)
response_formatNoOutput verbosity: 'detailed' (default) or 'concise'detailed
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and openWorldHint, so the safety profile is clear. The description adds the specific output components (price, colors, key cards, etc.), which is useful but does not go beyond what annotations already cover.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is exceptionally concise with two sentences that front-load the purpose and immediately list what the tool shows. Every word earns its place with no redundancy.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the simplicity of the tool and the presence of annotations and full schema coverage, the description adequately explains the tool's capabilities and the nature of its output. There is no output schema, but the listed output details are sufficient for an agent.

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?

Input schema has 100% coverage with descriptions for all parameters. The description confirms that 'archetypes' expects 2-4 items, aligning with the schema's minItems? but no minItems specified. It does not add additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the tool compares 2-4 competitive archetypes side-by-side and lists the specific details shown. It distinguishes from siblings like 'card_comparison' and 'commander_comparison' by focusing on archetypes rather than individual cards or commanders.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage when needing to compare archetypes, but does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternative tools. However, given the sibling tools, the context is clear enough for an AI agent.

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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