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Neso Demand Forecast

neso_demand_forecast
Read-onlyIdempotent

Current GB day-ahead national electricity demand forecast from NESO (National Grid ESO) — tomorrow's UK power demand in MW at each cardinal point (the daily peaks and troughs the grid operator forecasts, with start/end times). Answers "what is tomorrow's UK electricity demand", "GB power demand forecast", "National Grid demand peak". Example: neso_demand_forecast({})

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMax forecast rows, 1-48 (default 48 — the full current forecast).

Schema Changelog

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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds behavioral context beyond annotations by specifying it returns 'demand in MW at each cardinal point with start/end times' and mentions default limit behavior. No contradictions with annotations.

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 extremely concise yet informative: two sentences capturing purpose and scope, plus an example call. It is front-loaded and directly addresses the tool's function.

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 description lacks detail on the return format or structure beyond 'demand in MW at each cardinal point'. Since there is no output schema, more context about the response shape would improve completeness.

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 100% with one parameter (limit) already described. The description adds an example call and mentions default value, but does not provide additional semantic meaning beyond what the schema offers.

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 identifies the tool as retrieving the GB day-ahead national electricity demand forecast from NESO, specifying the resource (demand forecast), action (retrieve), and scope (next day, cardinal points). It differentiates from sibling tools like neso_query_data and neso_search_datasets by focusing specifically on demand forecasts.

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 provides example queries ('what is tomorrow's UK electricity demand') to indicate typical use cases, and implies usage context for demand forecast retrieval. However, it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over siblings or when not to use it.

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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