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bursia_timestamp_convert

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Convert between Unix seconds/milliseconds and ISO 8601 dates. Pure computation, free.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
valueYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

'Pure computation, free' usefully adds that there are no side effects and no cost/rate limit, going beyond the readOnlyHint/openWorldHint annotations. However, it does not disclose how ambiguity between seconds and milliseconds is resolved, what the output looks like, or timezone assumptions for ISO output.

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?

Two short, front-loaded sentences with zero filler; the operation and the cost profile are each stated once.

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 and annotations cover safety, but with no output schema the description should state the return format (direction of conversion, ISO timezone/offset) and the seconds-vs-milliseconds disambiguation rule. Those gaps are the main risk for correct invocation.

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 0% for the single 'value' parameter, but the description does clarify that it accepts either a Unix timestamp or an ISO 8601 string. It omits how the tool distinguishes numeric seconds from milliseconds and whether an explicit mode is possible.

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?

Names a specific verb and resource plus the exact formats involved ('Unix seconds/milliseconds' and 'ISO 8601'). It is clear what the tool does, though it never distinguishes itself from the closely named sibling bursia_timezone_convert.

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?

Gives no when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, and no mention of alternatives such as bursia_timezone_convert or bursia_date_diff, which an agent could easily confuse with this tool. The format list only weakly implies the usage 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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