overview
PRO. JMA textual overview forecast for a prefecture.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| prefecture | Yes | ||
| access_token | No | Subscriber token from /success (or Authorization: Bearer) |
PRO. JMA textual overview forecast for a prefecture.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| prefecture | Yes | ||
| access_token | No | Subscriber token from /success (or Authorization: Bearer) |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
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 does not say what the textual overview actually contains, whether it is free-form prose, its length or format, or how failures/lapsed subscriptions surface. The "PRO." prefix hints at a paid-tier/auth requirement, but that is only clarified indirectly by the access_token schema description, not by the tool description.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
It is a single short sentence, so nothing is wasted, but the lead token "PRO." is cryptic and the sentence is under-specified rather than efficiently front-loaded. Brevity here comes at the cost of comprehension.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a tool with no output schema, no annotations, and an undocumented required parameter, the description should explain the return form (textual bulletin? narrative summary?) and the forecast horizon. Neither is present, so an agent cannot predict what it will get back or how it differs from `forecast`.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 50%: `access_token` is documented in the schema (subscriber token from /success or Bearer), while `prefecture` has no description at all. The description reiterates that the tool targets a prefecture, which confirms the parameter's role but adds no format details (e.g., Japanese prefecture names in English or kanji).
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
"JMA textual overview forecast for a prefecture" names a resource (textual overview forecast) and scopes it to a prefecture, so the general nature is inferable. However, it never distinguishes itself from the sibling `forecast` or `batch_forecast` — what makes this an "overview" versus a plain forecast is left to guesswork, and "PRO." is unexplained jargon.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no statement of when to use this tool versus `forecast` or `batch_forecast`, nor any prerequisites beyond the implicit hint in "PRO." The agent must infer that "overview" is the summary-grade variant, which is not stated anywhere.
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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