get_cities

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

No annotations provided. Description labels it as a read operation ('Get'), but lacks detail on authentication, rate limits, or any side effects. Adequate for a simple tool but not transparent beyond the obvious.

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?

Single short sentence, no filler, and front-loaded with the action. Every word adds value.

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?

States return is a list of cities, but no output schema exists to confirm format (e.g., city names, IDs). Adequate for a simple list tool, but could detail response structure.

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?

Zero parameters, so baseline 4 applies. Description adds context ('all Kaspi cities in Kazakhstan') beyond the empty schema, specifying scope.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'Get', resource 'list of all Kaspi cities', and scope 'in Kazakhstan'. Distinct from sibling tools which deal with orders and products.

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 explicit when-to-use or alternatives guidance. Implicitly, this tool is for retrieving city data, with no similar sibling tools competing, but no direct usage instructions.

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