pricing

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Gratis' (free), which hints at cost behavior, but does not describe side effects, authentication requirements, rate limits, or whether the operation is read-only. The description implies a read operation (listing), but this is not explicitly stated.

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, concise sentence that front-loads the 'free' aspect and then states what is listed. It is efficient and avoids unnecessary words. However, it lacks any structured breakdown (e.g., separate sections for usage or output), but for such a simple tool this brevity is acceptable.

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 tool has no parameters and no output schema, the description provides a basic understanding of what it does, but it is vague about the output format (e.g., how the list is structured, what 'collection network' means). An agent might need to call it to see the result, but the description does not clarify return values or any additional context that would help interpret the 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?

The tool has zero parameters, so the schema coverage is trivially 100% and there are no parameter details to explain. According to the calibration, a baseline of 4 is appropriate for zero parameters. The description does not add any parameter information, but none is needed.

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 clearly states the tool's purpose: it lists payment tools, their prices, and the collection network. It is distinct from the sibling tools (analyze_text, extract_webpage, seo_audit), which are unrelated to pricing. However, it does not explicitly name an alternative or explain how it differs from any potential pricing-related tool.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It mentions 'Gratis' (free), which might imply a cost consideration, but it does not provide context for when an agent should invoke it or what scenarios it serves. No exclusions or comparisons to other tools are given.

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