marketing_get_pricing

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full burden of behavioral disclosure. The description only lists content topics and usage, but does not mention that the tool is a read-only operation, lacks side effects, or any aspects of its behavior (e.g., whether it returns static content or requires external data).

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 two sentences long, front-loading the relevant concepts and ending with a clear usage statement. Every word earns its place; no fluff.

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 that there are no parameters and no output schema, the description covers the tool's purpose and usage adequately. It explains what the tool provides (pricing strategies) and how to use it. It could be more complete by hinting at the return format (e.g., 'returns a set of guidelines'), but the current text is sufficient for a content reference tool.

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 input schema has no properties (0 parameters), and schema description coverage is 100%. With 0 parameters, the baseline is 4. The description does not add parameter information because there are none to describe.

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 indicates that the tool provides pricing and packaging concepts (value-based pricing, tiering, etc.), and its usage is to 'package and price the offer.' However, it does not explicitly state the action (e.g., 'retrieve' or 'get') but implies it from the name.

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?

The description includes 'Use to package and price the offer,' which gives a clear usage context. However, it does not specify when not to use this tool or mention alternatives among the many sibling tools.

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