Retrieves the category list from your BeezUP store, enabling catalog organization and product classification.
Get category list
This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.
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"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"arguments": {},
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden. It gives no behavioral traits such as read-only, destructive, authorization requirements, or return format.
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 very short (three words), but it is under-specified rather than concise. It lacks essential information that would fit in a sentence.
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, annotations, and parameter context, the description is highly incomplete. It does not explain what the category list represents, any filtering, pagination, or expected output.
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 zero parameters and 100% schema description coverage, the baseline is 3. The description adds no parameter information, but none is needed. However, it fails to add any value beyond the structured 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 'Get category list' is essentially a restatement of the tool name 'Catalog_GetCategories'. It lacks specificity about what categories are being retrieved and does not distinguish from siblings like Catalog_GetCatalogColumns or Catalog_GetProducts.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention any context, prerequisites, or exclude scenarios.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.