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Auctions Coverage

auctions_coverage
Read-onlyIdempotent

Which government-auction data is currently available: per-source active lot counts and data freshness (when each source was last refreshed). Use to gauge coverage and how current the data is before relying on it.

Example tool call

This call uses example arguments supplied in the tool’s input schema.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "auctions_coverage"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

The description discloses the exact nature of the output (per-source counts and last-refreshed timestamps), which adds behavioral detail beyond the annotations' read-only/open-world hints. No contradiction with annotations exists, and the description enriches the agent's understanding of what the tool returns.

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 two concise sentences that front-load the purpose and include the key output fields. Every word contributes to understanding the tool, with no redundant or missing content.

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, no-output-schema tool, the description fully explains what the tool does and when to use it. The tool's simplicity means the description covers all necessary context, making it complete.

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 accepts no parameters, and the empty schema is fully documented. Since there are no parameters to explain, the description need not provide additional semantics, and the baseline for zero parameters is appropriate.

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 clearly states the tool provides an overview of government-auction data availability, including per-source active lot counts and data freshness. It uses specific nouns to distinguish this from sibling tools like auctions_search and auctions_closing_soon, which focus on searching or time-sensitive listings.

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 explicitly instructs when to use the tool: to gauge coverage and data currency before relying on it. This provides clear context, though it does not mention when not to use it or name alternative tools, which prevents a top score.

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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