Quarter Lord

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=true, so the tool is clearly a safe, idempotent lookup. The description adds domain context (Hellenistic Hand tradition) but no additional behavioral traits beyond what annotations provide. This is adequate given the annotation coverage.

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 extremely concise (two short lines) and front-loaded with the core purpose. It avoids redundancy. However, it could be slightly more informative without becoming verbose, hence 4 rather than 5.

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?

The tool has no output schema, so the description should give some hint about what the tool returns. It does not. Additionally, the concept of 'seasonal quarter' is not explained, which might be unclear to agents unfamiliar with Hellenistic astrology. Given the specificity, more context is needed.

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?

The single parameter 'body' is documented in the schema with a detailed description covering required fields (date, time) and defaults. Schema description coverage is 100%, so the description does not need to add more, but it also doesn't provide any extra parameter insight.

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 identifies the tool's purpose: computing the lord of the chart's seasonal quarter. The title 'Quarter Lord' reinforces this. While it doesn't elaborate on what a seasonal quarter is, the purpose is distinct from sibling tools like hellenistic_hand_bounds or hellenistic_hand_critical_degrees.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus other hellenistic_hand_* tools or alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, exclusions, or typical use cases, leaving the agent to infer usage context independently.

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