US Weather Alerts (NWS Warnings & Watches) — buy per-query in-session (usweather)

data_session_open

Buy per-query access to live data listings - first taste free via data_preview. Listing: usweather: US Weather Alerts (NWS Active) (0.01 USDC/query (max 20 queries/session)). Open a prepaid session, then fund and query.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`listing_id`	No	UUID of the listing. Provide exactly one of listing_slug or listing_id.
`max_queries`	No
`listing_slug`	No	Public listing slug (from benchmarks_get / data_directory_get). Provide exactly one of listing_slug or listing_id.
`open_tx_hash`	No
`buyer_address`	No	Buyer EVM address. Optional: defaults to your own platform wallet when omitted.
`proof_escrow_id`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed13 schema fields changedSep 7, 2026

addedInput schema / description

Added value: +"MCP-only input for ``data_session_open``.\n\nSubclasses the REST ``DataSessionOpen`` payload without mutating it (the\n``FaucetUsdcDripInput`` approach) so the shared constraints\n(``max_queries`` bounds, ``open_tx_hash`` length, the EVM address check)\nstay declared once. Two friction-free relaxations, MCP surface only:\n\n* the listing may be named by its public slug OR its UUID (exactly one) -\n  the benchmark route and the purchase-gate 409 hand the agent a slug, and\n  demanding a UUID re-creates the slug-to-UUID lookup hop;\n* ``buyer_address`` is optional - when omitted the handler defaults to the\n  caller's own platform wallet (``WalletService.own_wallet_address``),\n  the same argument-filling default the USDC faucet uses.\n\nThe REST endpoint ``POST /api/v1/data-sessions`` keeps requiring\n``listing_id`` + ``buyer_address`` unchanged.\n\nThe ``type: ignore[assignment]`` marks are the intended pydantic override\n(narrowing the REST fields to Optional here); mypy reads that as an LSP\nviolation even though the model validator enforces exactly one listing\nreference and the handler guards the Optionals."

addedInput schema / properties / buyer_address / anyOf

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

addedInput schema / properties / buyer_address / default
```
Added value: +null
```

addedInput schema / properties / buyer_address / description

Added value: +"Buyer EVM address. Optional: defaults to your own platform wallet when omitted."

removedInput schema / properties / buyer_address / type
```
Removed value: -"string"
```

addedInput schema / properties / listing_id / anyOf

Added value: +[
+  {
+    "format": "uuid",
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

addedInput schema / properties / listing_id / default
```
Added value: +null
```

addedInput schema / properties / listing_id / description

Added value: +"UUID of the listing. Provide exactly one of listing_slug or listing_id."

removedInput schema / properties / listing_id / format
```
Removed value: -"uuid"
```
removedInput schema / properties / listing_id / type
```
Removed value: -"string"
```

addedInput schema / properties / listing_slug

Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "minLength": 1,
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "description": "Public listing slug (from benchmarks_get / data_directory_get). Provide exactly one of listing_slug or listing_id.",
+  "title": "Listing Slug"
+}

removedInput schema / required

Removed value: -[
-  "listing_id",
-  "buyer_address"
-]

changedInput schema / title

Previous value: -"DataSessionOpen"New value: +"DataSessionOpenInput"

First observedSep 2, 2026

TDQS

A4.1/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

The description discloses cost (0.01 USDC/query), a session query cap (max 20 queries/session), and the prepaid/buy flow, all of which go beyond the annotations. It is consistent with readOnlyHint=false. It does not state what the response contains or whether an on-chain transaction is required, so it stops short of 5.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Three short sentences with the core purpose front-loaded, a concrete example, and pricing included. Every sentence adds useful information and there is no filler.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Despite the schema's rich input descriptions, there is no output schema and the description does not mention what the tool returns (e.g., a session identifier needed by subsequent data_session_fund/query calls). It also leaves prerequisites like wallet funding and escrow attachment implicit. This is adequate for a first invocation but incomplete for a complex payment-flow tool.

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?

The input schema already documents listing_id, listing_slug, buyer_address, and the exact-one constraint. The description adds context for max_queries via the 20-query session cap and gives a concrete listing example, but it does not explain open_tx_hash or proof_escrow_id. With 50% schema coverage, this is a passable but not strong contribution.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description states a clear verb and resource: 'Buy per-query access to live data listings' and 'Open a prepaid session'. It distinguishes this tool from data_preview by noting the free preview route, and from later steps by describing the sequence 'then fund and query'.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives clear context: use this for paid, per-query access after trying the free data_preview. It does not explicitly enumerate exclusions or alternatives like data_session_fund or data_session_query, but the 'then fund and query' phrasing conveys the workflow.

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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