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by chrischall

ht_list_timeslots

Read-only

Lists available Harris Teeter pickup windows for the current cart over the next 7 days, including each window's fee, so you can choose one to start checkout.

Instructions

List available Harris Teeter pickup windows (next ~7 days) for what is in the cart now, with the fee for each. Pass a window to ht_start_checkout.

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

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

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
viewNoResponse shape: "compact" (default) drops fields the response already carries elsewhere; "full" returns every field this server understands; "raw" returns the upstream payload unprojected. compact returns a projection of the documented fields; "full" returns the API payload minified; "raw" pretty-prints it.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.3.0

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already cover readOnlyHint and openWorldHint. The description adds meaningful behavior beyond annotations: the ~7-day availability horizon, fee shown per window, and dependency on current cart contents. It omits refresh or pagination behavior, but that is a minor gap for a read-only listing.

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 sentences with zero waste: the first front-loads purpose and key context, the second gives the next action. Nothing is repeated unnecessarily.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a read-only list tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description supplies the essential context: time horizon, fee, cart dependency, and downstream use. It leaves sibling differentiation and response-shape details implicit, which are modest gaps.

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 100% and the single optional 'view' parameter is fully documented in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning about the parameter, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('List available Harris Teeter pickup windows') with useful scope: next ~7 days, current cart contents, and fee per window. It does not distinguish itself from the similarly named sibling ht_oa_list_pickup_times, so it falls short of a 5.

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?

Gives a strong precondition ('for what is in the cart now') and an explicit downstream handoff ('Pass a window to ht_start_checkout'). It does not explain when to use this versus ht_oa_list_pickup_times or any exclusions, so it is clear context without alternative routing.

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