required_savings_calculatorRequired Savings Calculator — Find the monthly savings needed to reach a goal: three deterministic return scenarios plus an inverse Monte Carlo rate sized for your chosen success odds.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| years | Yes | ||
| targetAmount | Yes | ||
| volatilityPct | Yes | ||
| currentSavings | Yes | ||
| successTargetPct | No | ||
| expectedRealReturnPct | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It clearly explains that the tool runs three deterministic scenarios plus an inverse Monte Carlo simulation weighted by success odds, which is meaningful procedural transparency. It doesn't cover edge cases or output specifics, but it is not misleading.
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Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, front-loaded sentence that communicates the tool's purpose and key methodological features without any redundant or vague phrasing. Every clause adds value.
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 complex calculator with no output schema or annotations, the description gives enough high-level context: the objective, the two modeling modes, and the success-odds dimension. It could specify the exact return format or clarify assumptions, but the phrase 'monthly savings needed' already clarifies the primary result.
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?
The description uses domain language that maps to several parameters: 'goal' implies targetAmount, 'monthly savings' implies the output, 'return scenarios' implies expectedRealReturnPct and volatilityPct, and 'success odds' implies successTargetPct. However, it does not explicitly mention currentSavings, years, or the exact role of volatility, leaving some semantic gaps that the schema cannot fill.
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 states the tool's function: find the monthly savings needed to reach a goal. It also distinguishes itself from sibling tools by mentioning deterministic scenarios and an inverse Monte Carlo approach, which sets it apart from generic savings or Monte Carlo calculators.
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 implies the intended use case: when you need to determine required monthly contributions for a savings goal under either deterministic or stochastic return assumptions. It doesn't explicitly name alternative tools, but the context is clear enough for an agent to select this tool over similar ones.
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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