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fx_pln_zar

[PAID $0.002 USDC/call, x402, eip155:8453] Official PLN/ZAR reference rate: latest European Central Bank fixing (or the official peg when ZAR is pegged), with the rate date, the method (direct, cross via EUR or peg-derived) and the source attribution. Deterministic, sourced, no estimate.

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": "fx_pln_zar"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses paid pricing (0.002 USDC via x402 on eip155:8453), authoritative source (ECB), determinism ('no estimate'), and returned metadata (rate date, method, source attribution). It does not cover update cadence, holiday/weekend behavior, or error cases.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

One dense sentence, front-loaded with payment metadata and then purpose. Every clause earns its place, though the bracketed payment tag slightly delays the core purpose.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given no parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description covers source, method, date, attribution, pricing, and determinism. It could be more complete by stating freshness cadence and exact response fields.

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?

Zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. There is no parameter meaning to add beyond the schema, and the description appropriately does not invent any.

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?

States the exact currency pair and that it returns the official ECB reference rate, including peg fallback. The pair-specific name distinguishes it from other fx_* siblings, but it does not explicitly name alternatives such as fx_convert or fx_latest.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Implied usage is clear from the pair and 'latest ECB fixing', but there is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no exclusion of alternatives like fx_convert for conversion or fx_timeseries for history.

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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