get_recipe_ingredients

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the burden for behavioral disclosure. It clearly indicates a read-only operation that returns an ingredient list, but it does not disclose error behavior, authentication needs, or any side effects. 'Get' implies safety, but the description is minimal.

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 short lines with no filler. The main behavior is front-loaded, and the parameter note is separated clearly. Every sentence earns its place.

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?

For a one-parameter read tool with an output schema, the description covers the core invocation details: what the tool returns and what input is required. It does not go into depth about alternatives or edge cases, but the low complexity and presence of an output schema make this mostly complete.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must document the parameter. It adds 'slug: Recipe slug identifier', which clarifies that the parameter is the recipe's slug. However, this mostly restates the field name and does not explain how to obtain the slug or what 'slug' means technically.

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 states a specific verb ('Get') and a specific resource ('just the ingredient list for a recipe'). The word 'just' clearly distinguishes this from the sibling get_recipe tool, which presumably returns the full recipe. The purpose is unambiguous and immediately actionable.

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 only implies usage: use this when you need only the ingredient list, not the full recipe. It does not explicitly say when not to use it or mention alternatives like get_recipe or search_recipes. The guidance is present but only by implication.

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