lunar_to_solar

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

Given no annotations, the description explains behavior: handles leap months, provides exact solar date, includes validation. This adds transparency, though it lacks details on supported date ranges or cultural options beyond Chinese.

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?

The description is concise with four sentences, front-loading the main action. Every sentence adds value without being verbose.

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?

No output schema is provided, and the description does not specify the return format. For a conversion tool, hinting at the output structure would improve completeness.

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?

With 100% schema coverage, the description adds context about leap month handling and validation but does not significantly enhance parameter semantics beyond the schema descriptions.

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?

The description clearly states 'Converts traditional lunar calendar dates to Gregorian (solar) calendar dates', specifying the verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like solar_to_lunar by focusing on lunar-to-solar conversion.

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?

It provides clear use cases (lunar festivals, birth dates, event scheduling) and implies when to use. However, it does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use this tool.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.