Chinese Astrology MCP Server by RoxyAPI

Get one Chinese zodiac animal - Full sign profile with compatibility partners

get_chinese_astrology_zodiac_animals_id

Read-only

Retrieve the complete profile of one Chinese zodiac animal: character summary, strengths, weaknesses, trait keywords, the double-hour its Earthly Branch governs, and its five element variants with the Gregorian years that carry each one. Also returns the four classical branch relationships, the three-harmony trine it belongs to, its six-harmony secret friend, its clashing opposite and its harming partner. Built for sign detail pages and compatibility features.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes	Animal id, case-insensitive and punctuation-insensitive. One of rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig. The sheep and the ram are the same animal as the goat and resolve to goat.
`lang`	No	Response language (BCP 47). Supported: en, tr, de, es, hi, pt, fr, ru, zh-Hans, zh-Hant. Defaults to en. Coverage varies by domain, and a field with no translation in the requested language returns English.	en
`compact`	No	Set true for the same data in a compact shape: arrays of same-shaped objects arrive columnar as {"__cols":[names],"__rows":[[values]]}. Lossless, typically 40 to 52 percent fewer tokens.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`id`	Yes
`name`	Yes
`hours`	Yes
`trine`	Yes
`branch`	Yes
`pinyin`	Yes
`traits`	Yes
`chinese`	Yes
`element`	Yes
`summary`	Yes
`polarity`	Yes
`strengths`	Yes
`weaknesses`	Yes
`harmPartner`	Yes
`clashPartner`	Yes
`secretFriend`	Yes
`nameLocalized`	No
`elementVariants`	Yes
`elementLocalized`	No
`compatibilitySummary`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedSep 20, 2026

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "branch": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "chinese": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "clashPartner": {
+      "properties": {
+        "chinese": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "id": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "name": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "nameLocalized": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "pinyin": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "id",
+        "name",
+        "chinese",
+        "pinyin"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "compatibilitySummary": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "element": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "elementLocalized": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "elementVariants": {
+      "items": {
+        "properties": {
+          "element": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "elementLocalized": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "pillar": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "polarity": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "stem": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "years": {
+            "items": {
+              "type": "number"
+            },
+            "type": "array"
+          }
+        },
+        "required": [
+          "element",
+          "polarity",
+          "stem",
+          "pillar",
+          "years"
+        ],
+        "type": "object"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "harmPartner": {
+      "properties": {
+        "chinese": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "id": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "name": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "nameLocalized": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "pinyin": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "id",
+        "name",
+        "chinese",
+        "pinyin"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "hours": {
+      "properties": {
+        "end": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "start": {
+          "type": "number"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "start",
+        "end"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "nameLocalized": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "pinyin": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "polarity": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "secretFriend": {
+      "properties": {
+        "chinese": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "element": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "elementLocalized": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "id": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "name": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "nameLocalized": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "pinyin": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "id",
+        "name",
+        "chinese",
+        "pinyin",
+        "element"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "strengths": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "summary": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "traits": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "trine": {
+      "properties": {
+        "chinese": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "element": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "elementLocalized": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "id": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "members": {
+          "items": {
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          "type": "array"
+        },
+        "number": {
+          "type": "number"
+        },
+        "pinyin": {
+          "type": "string"
+        },
+        "theme": {
+          "type": "string"
+        }
+      },
+      "required": [
+        "id",
+        "number",
+        "element",
+        "chinese",
+        "pinyin",
+        "members",
+        "theme"
+      ],
+      "type": "object"
+    },
+    "weaknesses": {
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "id",
+    "name",
+    "chinese",
+    "pinyin",
+    "branch",
+    "element",
+    "polarity",
+    "traits",
+    "summary",
+    "strengths",
+    "weaknesses",
+    "compatibilitySummary",
+    "hours",
+    "trine",
+    "secretFriend",
+    "clashPartner",
+    "harmPartner",
+    "elementVariants"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedSep 1, 2026

TDQS

A4.1/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is known. The description reinforces this with 'Retrieve' and enumerates the returned data, adding modest context but no new behavioral disclosures about rate limits, auth, or side effects. No contradiction exists.

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?

The description is information-dense with no filler. It front-loads the core action, then lists the major returned data in a readable sequence, and ends with a practical use-case sentence. Every clause adds value.

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?

Given the rich output schema, 100% parameter coverage, and annotations already declaring read-only safety, the description is complete enough for an agent to select and invoke the tool correctly. It covers what the tool returns, why it exists, and its intended use cases.

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 structured schema already documents id, lang, and compact thoroughly. The description adds context about the animal profile but does not describe parameter behavior such as lang fallback or compact's lossless token savings; the schema carries that load.

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 specific verb and resource: 'Retrieve the complete profile of one Chinese zodiac animal,' and enumerates the exact content domains. This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like get_chinese_astrology_zodiac_animals (all animals) and get_chinese_astrology_zodiac_compatibility_sign1_sign2 (comparison between two signs).

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?

The description gives clear use context with 'Built for sign detail pages and compatibility features,' which tells the agent when this single-animal profile tool is appropriate. It does not explicitly name alternative tools or state when not to use it, but the intended context is clear enough.

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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