search-property-prices

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It does an excellent job describing the tool's behavior: case-insensitive input handling, uppercasing for queries, pagination support, sorting options, and detailed return format. The only minor gap is not mentioning rate limits or authentication requirements, but overall it provides substantial behavioral context.

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

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

The description is efficiently structured and front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by input requirements, optional filters, and return format. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy. Despite covering extensive parameter details, it remains focused and well-organized.

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

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

Given the complexity (12 parameters, no annotations, no output schema), the description provides exceptional completeness. It covers the tool's purpose, input requirements, all parameter semantics, behavioral details, and the exact return format. For a search tool with rich filtering options, this description gives the agent everything needed to use it correctly.

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

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

With 0% schema description coverage for 12 parameters, the description fully compensates by explaining every parameter's purpose, format, and constraints. It clarifies the relationship between postcode vs street/city parameters, explains currency units (GBP), provides enum values for propertyType, date format (YYYY-MM-DD), pagination parameters, and sorting options. This adds significant value beyond the bare schema.

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

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

The description clearly states the specific action ('Search HM Land Registry price-paid data') and resource ('property prices'), distinguishing it from the sibling 'lookup-postcodes' tool by focusing on price data rather than postcode information. It provides a complete picture of what the tool does.

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

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

The description provides clear context about when to use this tool (searching property price data) and specifies input requirements ('Provide either `postcode` or both `street` and `city`'), but doesn't explicitly mention when NOT to use it or contrast with the sibling 'lookup-postcodes' tool. The guidance is helpful but could be more comprehensive about alternatives.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.