The 'echo' tool has a basic schema but lacks substantive description and documentation. The description 'Preserve native definitions' is cryptic and non-actionable (9 chars, well below the 10-char minimum for meaningful descriptions). The tool appears to be a test fixture rather than a production gateway tool. The input schema is present but minimal: a single 'message' string parameter with no description. No output schema is documented. No error handling guidance. The tool name 'echo' is generic and does not convey the tool's role within the MCP gateway context. The risk annotation 'READ_ONLY' is noted but tool annotations (readOnlyHint, etc.) are not visible in the source. This is a minimal stub implementation.
Preserve native definitions.
Tool description is cryptic and insufficient (9 chars: 'Preserve native definitions'). Does not explain what the tool does, when to use it, or what it returns.
Input parameter 'message' lacks description. LLM cannot infer the purpose or expected format (e.g., is this a log message, a test payload, or protocol metadata?).
No output schema documented. LLM cannot determine what fields the tool returns or how to chain it with other tools.
Tool name 'echo' is generic and non-descriptive. In a gateway context with many tools, it does not signal the tool's role or scope.
Tool appears to be a test fixture (tests/native_server.py) rather than a production gateway tool. No evidence of integration with the gateway routing, service, or registry visible in the definition.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | F | 42 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
| 2026-03-09 | F | 41 | - | v1 |
Tool annotations (readOnlyHint, destructiveHint, idempotentHint) declared in risk field but not visible as formal schema annotations. Unclear if the server registers these via MCP protocol.