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astroway_iching_by_question

Read-onlyIdempotent

Deterministic hexagram from question text.

[Group: I Ching (Standalone)] [Endpoint: POST /v1/iching/by-question] [Required: question] [Cost: 10 credits (Tier 1)]

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "question": "<question>"
    },
    "name": "astroway_iching_by_question"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`fields`	No	Compact mode: comma-separated dotted paths to keep, relative to `data`, e.g. "planets.name,planets.longitude,houses.cusp". Omit for the whole response.
`question`	Yes
`precision`	No	Compact mode: round fractional numbers to this many decimals. Longitudes carry 14 by default; 2 is finer than any chart is drawn.

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`note`	No
`seed`	No
`source`	No
`hexagram`	No
`question`	No
`lowerTrigram`	No
`upperTrigram`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed11 schema fields changedNov 7, 2026

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changedOutput schema / properties / lowerTrigram / anyOf

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removedOutput schema / properties / note / anyOf

Removed value: -[
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addedOutput schema / properties / note / type
```
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+]
```

removedOutput schema / properties / question / anyOf

Removed value: -[
-  {
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-]

addedOutput schema / properties / question / type
```
Added value: +[
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+]
```

removedOutput schema / properties / seed / anyOf

Removed value: -[
-  {
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-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]

addedOutput schema / properties / seed / type
```
Added value: +[
+  "number",
+  "null"
+]
```

removedOutput schema / properties / source / anyOf

Removed value: -[
-  {
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-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]

addedOutput schema / properties / source / type
```
Added value: +[
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+  "null"
+]
```

changedOutput schema / properties / upperTrigram / anyOf

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-]New value: +[
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First observedOct 5, 2026

TDQS

B3.3/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false. The description adds useful context such as deterministic behavior and a 10-credit cost, but it does not explain how the question influences the hexagram or mention auth/rate-limit behavior.

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 a single front-loaded sentence followed by compact endpoint, requirement, and cost metadata. There is no unnecessary wording.

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?

The output schema and annotations cover return shape and safety profile, so the description does not need to explain those. However, for a tool in a crowded I Ching family, it is incomplete because it does not clarify selection versus sibling tools or explain question semantics in depth.

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 coverage is 67%, with fields and precision documented in the schema. The description reinforces that the question text drives the result, but adds little semantic detail about question formatting or interpretation beyond the min/max constraints already in the schema.

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 output and input: a deterministic hexagram derived from question text. This distinguishes it implicitly from random or lookup-based I Ching siblings, but it does not explicitly name or scope against those alternatives.

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?

There is no guidance on when to choose this tool versus astroway_iching_throw_coins, astroway_iching_lookup_number, astroway_iching_daily, or astroway_iching_with_changing_lines. The required-question metadata is the only selection cue.

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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