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Get spending breakdown

billing_usage
Read-onlyIdempotent

Get a spending breakdown for your workspace.

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": "billing_usage"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
periodNoPeriod (e.g., 7d, 30d)
workspaceNoWorkspace ID (optional: defaults to the authenticated workspace)
environmentNoEnvironment name (optional: defaults to the environment this session acts in)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / env
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "Environment name (optional — defaults to main)",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • addedInput schema / properties / environment
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Environment name (optional: defaults to the environment this session acts in)",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / properties / workspace / description
      Previous value: -"Workspace ID (optional — defaults to authenticated workspace)"New value: +"Workspace ID (optional: defaults to the authenticated workspace)"
  2. First observed

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, non-destructive behavior, and closed-world scope. The description adds no behavioral context beyond that, such as what period defaults apply, whether results aggregate across environments, or what the breakdown contains.

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 with no redundant or wasted wording. It is appropriately concise for a simple read-only tool.

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 tool is simple, with no required parameters, full schema coverage, and annotations covering safety. However, the description does not clarify how this spending breakdown differs from billing_balance or get_environment_budget, which is important given the sibling tools.

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 input schema fully documents period, workspace, and environment. The description does not add meaning beyond the schema, which is acceptable at baseline 3 when the schema carries parameter semantics.

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 verb and resource: get a spending breakdown. It is clear what the tool returns at a high level, but it does not distinguish its scope from sibling billing tools such as billing_balance or get_environment_budget.

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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus billing_balance, get_environment_budget, or get_auto_recharge. Usage is only implied by the phrase 'spending breakdown,' leaving the agent to infer the appropriate context.

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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