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get_v1_user_by_url

Retrieve a user's profile data using their Instagram URL. Returns user object with profile details in a single request.

Instructions

[GET /v1/user/by/url] Get user object by URL (one request required)

Get user object by URL

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations provided, and the description fails to disclose any behavioral traits such as authentication requirements, error handling, rate limits, or side effects. For a mutation tool (GET but still needs transparency), this is insufficient.

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 short but repetitive ('Get user object by URL' appears twice). It could be more concise without losing meaning.

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?

No output schema, and the description provides no information on return structure, error scenarios, or limitations. Given the tool's single parameter and lack of annotations, it is severely incomplete.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description adds no value beyond the parameter name. It does not specify expected URL format, constraints, or examples, leaving ambiguity for the agent.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool retrieves a user object using a URL. It is specific about the resource and operation, but does not differentiate from sibling tools like get_v1_user_by_username or get_v1_user_by_id.

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 on when to use this tool over alternatives. The description does not mention prerequisites, preferred scenarios, or when not to use it.

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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