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Air quality (AQI)

get_air_quality
Read-onlyIdempotent

Current U.S. Air Quality Index for the Houston metro area (the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria reporting area, which includes Crosby, TX). Measured by EPA/AirNow monitors when available (measured:true), with an Open-Meteo modeled fallback (measured:false). Regional, not a Crosby-pinpoint reading.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
updatedNoISO 8601 timestamp of the last data refresh.
locationYes
airQualityYes

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Discloses data source priority (EPA/AirNow with Open-Meteo fallback), measured flag behavior, and regional scope. Adds significant value beyond annotations which only indicate safety and idempotency.

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?

Two short sentences, front-loaded with purpose, every word adds value. No redundancy.

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

Completeness5/5

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

With no parameters, comprehensive annotations, and an output schema present, the description fully covers the tool's purpose, data source, and scope.

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

Parameters4/5

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

No parameters exist; schema coverage is 100%. Baseline score 4 applies as the description does not need to add parameter details.

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?

Clearly states it provides the current U.S. Air Quality Index for the Houston metro area, with specific geographic detail and data source explanation. Differentiates from siblings by specifying regional scope.

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?

Implicitly guides usage by stating it is regional and not a pinpoint reading, which helps an agent decide when to use it vs more localized tools. Lacks explicit when-not or alternative names.

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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TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

All tools have clearly distinct purposes: alerts, news, conditions, emergency contacts, forecast, radar, river levels, school events, traffic, and tropical outlook. There is no overlap or ambiguity.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow the consistent pattern 'get_<topic>' using snake_case (e.g., get_alerts, get_forecast, get_radar). No deviations.

Tool Count5/5

With 10 tools covering a broad range of local information (weather, alerts, news, emergency, traffic, schools, etc.), the count is well-scoped and each tool earns its place.

Completeness5/5

The tool set comprehensively covers the domain of local weather and community info for Crosby, TX: current conditions, forecasts, alerts, radar, river levels, tropical outlook, traffic, school events, news, and emergency contacts. No obvious gaps.