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shopify_collections

Retrieve product collections from a Shopify store using domain and authentication details. Ideal for automating collection data extraction in AI workflows.

Instructions

Get collections from a Shopify store.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
shop_domainYes
limitNo
api_keyNo
access_tokenNo
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as required permissions, rate limits, idempotency, or what happens on invalid input. The minimal description does not compensate for the lack of annotations.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single sentence, concise but overly sparse. It lacks essential information that would make it truly valuable for an agent.

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?

Given 4 parameters, no schema descriptions, no output schema, and no annotations, the tool definition is severely incomplete. The agent has insufficient context to use the tool effectively.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The schema has 0% description coverage for parameters, and the description adds no information about the meaning or usage of shop_domain, limit, api_key, or access_token. The agent cannot infer correct parameter values.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'collections from a Shopify store', distinguishing it from sibling Shopify tools like shopify_customers, shopify_products, etc.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as other Shopify tools, or any prerequisites like authentication setup.

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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