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eBay Seller MCP Server

by jyarbro

ebay_get_product_compatibilities

Retrieve compatible vehicles and parts for eBay products by specifying category and compatibility properties.

Instructions

Get product compatibilities

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYesRequest data for getting product compatibilities
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided; description does not disclose whether the tool is read-only, permissions needed, or what data is returned. The name suggests reading but lacks detail.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

Single sentence with no structure; it is under-specified rather than concise.

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

Completeness1/5

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

With a complex nested schema and many sibling tools, the description is severely inadequate. No output schema, no explanation of return values or behavior.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% but description adds no meaning beyond parameter names. For nested objects like 'specification', the agent gets no hint about usage or required relationships.

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?

Description is a tautology: 'Get product compatibilities' restates the tool name without specifying what kind of compatibilities or how it differs from siblings like ebay_get_compatibilities_by_specification.

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 vs alternatives such as ebay_get_compatibility_property_names or ebay_get_multi_compatibility_property_values.

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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