forward_get_quote

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

No annotations provided. Description adds minimal behavioral info ('no commitment'), but omits important traits like read-only nature, authentication needs, or error conditions.

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?

Extremely concise single phrase. Efficient but could add a sentence or two without losing conciseness to improve clarity.

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?

Without output schema or annotations, the description is too sparse. Lacks return value format, error handling, prerequisites, and sibling differentiation beyond name.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%. Description mentions product, difficulty, volume but provides no definitions or examples. Enums like 'leads' or 'standard' are unexplained.

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?

Description clearly states it provides a price preview with no commitment, using specific verb 'preview' and resource 'price'. Differentiates from siblings like forward_checkout (order placement) and forward_quote (likely a formal quote).

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?

Implies use for price estimation before ordering, but lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. No mention of alternatives among siblings.

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