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UTM Coordinate Converter

UTMCoordinateConverter
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UTM Coordinate Converter: UTM Coordinate Converter provides bidirectional conversion between UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) coordinates and latitude/longitude using WGS84 datum. (Cost: 1 credit)

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "UTMCoordinateConverter"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
zoneNoUTM zone (1-60)
eastingNoUTM easting coordinate
latitudeNoLatitude (-90 to 90)
northingNoUTM northing coordinate
directionNoConversion directionto_utm
longitudeNoLongitude (-180 to 180)
hemisphereNoHemisphere (N or S)

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataNo
errorNoError message, null on success
statusNo"ok" on success

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful context about the WGS84 datum and a 1-credit cost, but it does not disclose validation behavior, error conditions, or which input combinations are required.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is short and front-loaded, but it wastes words by repeating the tool name twice at the start. The remaining content is efficient but could be tightened and used to explain the direction parameter.

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?

For a seven-parameter converter with an output schema, the description omits critical call guidance about which parameter set to supply for each conversion direction. It covers datum and cost but leaves the agent to infer required input combinations from the schema.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all seven parameters, including ranges for zone, latitude, and longitude. The description adds only that conversion is bidirectional and WGS84-based; it does not clarify how the direction parameter pairs with latitude/longitude versus easting/northing/zone/hemisphere inputs.

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 a specific operation and resource: bidirectional conversion between UTM coordinates and latitude/longitude using WGS84. It is clear, but it does not name a sibling tool or condition to distinguish it from related geospatial tools such as CoordinatesAreSea or ReverseGeocode.

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?

The description provides no when-to-use guidance, no exclusions, and no alternatives. The only implied usage is coordinate conversion, which is not enough to help an agent choose among related geospatial tools.

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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