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office_barcode

Recognize barcodes from image URLs. Extract barcode data with a single API call.

Instructions

[Office] 条码识别 — $0.01/call (free tier: 50/50 today) API: https://goldbean-api.xyz/paid/office-barcode

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
imageUrlYes条码图片URL
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description should cover behaviors. It only mentions pricing and API URL, not side effects, rate limits, permission needs, or return format. Doesn't disclose if it's read-only.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely short but includes pricing and API URL, which are not essential for tool selection. Could be more informative in the same space.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, the description should explain what the tool returns (e.g., decoded barcode text). It does not, leaving the agent without expected output information.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% with one parameter 'imageUrl' described as '条码图片URL'. The description adds no further detail about format or constraints, so it meets baseline but provides no extra value.

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 states '条码识别' (barcode recognition) in the title prefix, clearly indicating the tool's purpose: to recognize barcodes from an image URL. It is distinct from sibling office tools like office_ocr or office_excel.

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 versus alternatives. It does not specify conditions like 'if you need to decode a barcode from an image' or mention any prerequisites.

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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