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event_readiness

Classifies a single catalyst as distant, preparation, pre-event, active, or resolved to show where an event sits in its readiness lifecycle.

Instructions

Classify one catalyst as distant, preparation, pre-event, active, or resolved.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
as_ofNo
event_idYes

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.1

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does not say whether classification is computed on the fly, what role as_of plays, whether the call has side effects, or what happens for unknown event IDs, leaving significant behavioral gaps for an unannotated tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single front-loaded sentence that enumerates the classification outputs with zero waste. Its terseness is efficient, though it comes at the cost of missing usage and parameter detail.

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

Completeness2/5

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

With an output schema present, return values are covered, but the description lacks any explanation of the two parameters, usage conditions, or behavioral traits. For an unannotated tool with 0% schema description coverage, this leaves the agent under-informed about how to invoke it correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for undocumented parameters, but it never mentions event_id or as_of. A reader can infer event_id is the catalyst and as_of is a reference date, but the description adds no explicit meaning, format, or constraints.

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?

The description names a specific verb ('Classify') and resource ('one catalyst') and enumerates the five output categories, so an agent knows exactly what the tool returns. It does not distinguish itself from close siblings like assess_event or options_readiness, leaving ambiguity about which classification tool to pick.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no exclusions, and no mention of alternatives such as assess_event or upcoming_events. The agent must infer from 'one catalyst' that this is for a single event, but nothing tells it when this classifier is preferable to sibling tools.

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