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list_cmip6_models

Read-onlyIdempotent

The models available for future-climate morphing: models are global CMIP6 models (NASA NEX-GDDP, 25 km); regional are EURO-CORDEX pairs (12.5 km, Europe only, 27-72 N / 25 W-45 E) usable as model ids. Free.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

A3.9/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive and open-world, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds behavior-relevant facts beyond that: spatial resolution per family, that regional data is Europe-only with explicit lat/lon bounds, and that the call is "Free" (no quota/cost). It does not describe ordering of results, but that is a minor omission given the output schema exists.

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?

A single dense sentence with no filler; the purpose and the two model families are front-loaded. The coordinate bounds and resolution values are terse but each earns its place for a geospatial lookup. Slightly compressed phrasing ("27-72 N / 25 W-45 E" without degree markers) costs a little readability.

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?

For a zero-parameter, read-only discovery tool with a full output schema and rich annotations, the description supplies exactly the missing domain context: what the two categories mean, their resolution, and their spatial limits. An agent can decide whether this tool serves its region and how to use the returned ids without further information.

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?

The tool takes zero parameters, so the baseline is 4 and no parameter explanation is required. The description instead spends its words on the shape of the returned categories (`models` vs `regional`) and their geographic limits, which is a reasonable substitute.

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 precisely what the tool returns: available models for future-climate morphing, split into global CMIP6 models (NASA NEX-GDDP, 25 km) and regional EURO-CORDEX pairs (12.5 km). It implicitly distinguishes the two model families and their intended consumer (`model` ids). It stops short of an explicit verb ("list") or naming the sibling that consumes the ids (generate_future_climate), so sibling differentiation is implied rather than stated.

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?

Usage is implied by "available for future-climate morphing" and "usable as `model` ids," which hints this is a lookup step feeding generate_future_climate. There is no explicit when-to-use statement, no mention of what to do if the desired region is outside 27-72 N / 25 W-45 E, and no comparison against other discovery tools such as get_nearest_stations.

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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