nexo_product_answer

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It only states the tool 'answers' but does not reveal if it is read-only, requires authentication, has side effects, or returns cached or fresh data. The agent lacks critical safety and behavior information.

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 sentence, which is concise but excessively terse. While it conveys the core purpose, it omits essential details that could be included without significant bloat, making it borderline under-informative.

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 3 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is severely incomplete. It lacks information on return values, error handling, invocation constraints, and integration with other nexo tools. The agent cannot reliably use this tool based solely on the description.

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% and the tool description adds no additional parameter meaning. The 'question' parameter is implicit but not detailed (e.g., format, query language). 'locale' and 'limit' are not described at all. The description fails to compensate for the schema gap.

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 identifies the tool's purpose: answering NEXO product questions using a structured catalog. It distinguishes from sibling tools like nexo_answer and nexo_memory_answer by specifying 'product catalog' as the knowledge source. However, it does not elaborate on the scope or types of questions handled.

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 usage guidelines are provided. The description does not indicate when to use this tool versus alternatives like nexo_answer or nexo_check_answer. There is no mention of prerequisites, limitations, or context for invocation.

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