ebay_get_feedback_rating_summary

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

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states what the tool does without indicating side effects, permissions needed, rate limits, or data scope. The description is insufficient for an agent to understand behavioral traits.

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 a single, short sentence with no wasted words. However, it may be over-concise, lacking detail needed for full understanding.

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 lack of output schema and the presence of sibling tools, the description does not provide enough context for the agent to know what the tool returns or when to use it. The simplicity of the tool's parameters doesn't excuse the lack of completion guidance.

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 coverage is 100% with descriptions for both 'user_id' and 'filter'. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, so baseline 3 applies. No additional parameter semantics are provided.

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 'Get feedback rating summary for a user' clearly states the verb 'get' and the resource 'feedback rating summary', and indicates the subject 'for a user'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'ebay_get_feedback' and 'ebay_get_feedback_summary' by specifying 'rating summary', but does not explicitly contrast them.

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 no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, context, or exclusions. The agent receives no help in deciding between this and similar feedback tools.

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