get_season

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

Description clearly states behavior: maps date to season with hemisphere option. Defaults are mentioned. No annotations exist, so description carries full burden; it is sufficient though could mention output type (but output schema handles that).

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?

Two succinct sentences plus a parameter list. Front-loaded with purpose. No wasted words.

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?

Given the tool's simplicity and presence of an output schema, description covers all needed aspects: what it does, parameters, defaults. No gaps.

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?

Schema has 0% coverage, but description fully explains both parameters: date format and default, hemisphere options and default. Adds meaning beyond schema.

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 uses a specific verb ('Determine') and specific resource ('astronomical season'). It clearly distinguishes from siblings like get_week_number or calculate_date by stating the exact output (season name) and hemispheres.

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?

Explicitly states when to use: 'Use this to find which season a date falls in...'. No alternative or when-not-to-use guidance is needed since no sibling tool performs this function.

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