DisableChannelCatalogProduct

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

No annotations exist, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It provides no details on whether the action is reversible, what side effects occur, or any permissions needed. The agent is left guessing about the tool's consequences.

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 extremely short but lacks structure and substance. It is under-specified rather than concise. A single phrase that repeats the name does not efficiently convey actionable information.

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?

With zero parameters and no output schema, the description is the sole source of information. It provides no details about what product is being disabled or how the action is executed, leaving the tool completely opaque and unhelpful for an AI agent.

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?

There are no parameters, and the schema provides nothing. The description simply repeats the name, adding minimal meaning beyond the schema. While baseline is 3 for high coverage, the description fails to compensate for the missing context on what 'disable' means.

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 is a tautology, restating the tool name 'Disable channel catalog product' without adding any specificity. It fails to distinguish from siblings like DisableChannelCatalog or EnableChannelCatalogProduct, leaving the agent without clear understanding of what exactly this tool disables.

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. With many sibling tools that enable/disable channel catalog functions, the description offers no context about appropriate scenarios, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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