Abstractions that extend rust-mcp-sdk for simplified MCP tool definition and server setup
The server provides ONE tool (sum) with a clear, concise description and well-formed JSON Schema. Naming is direct and action-oriented (verb+noun). The schema includes proper types (array of numbers) and a parameter description. However, the server is minimal (single-tool example), lacks error handling guidance, and provides no output schema documentation. The description is adequate (72 chars) but could articulate when/why to use this tool more explicitly for LLM decision-making. Schema is complete with type and description, avoiding the common pitfall of omitted parameter documentation. No evidence of security patterns, composition guidance, or idempotent operation markers.
Calculates the sum of a list of numbers. Returns the total sum or an error if the result would be infinite or invalid.
No output schema documented. The tool description does not specify what the response structure is (e.g., {"sum": number} vs plain number). LLMs cannot plan downstream tool calls or extract the result correctly without knowing the response shape.
Error handling lacks guidance. The description mentions 'error if result would be infinite or invalid' but does not specify what the error response looks like or how the LLM should recover (e.g., 'Check all values are finite numbers').
No parameter constraint documentation. The 'values' array has no documented min/max length, numeric ranges, or constraints on what constitutes a valid number (e.g., no NaN, no Infinity). LLMs may pass unbounded lists or malformed values.
Description lacks context for LLM selection. The description does not explain WHEN to use this tool vs an alternative, or what prerequisites exist. A richer description like 'Sums numeric values in a list. Use when you need a quick total; for statistical analysis, prefer the stats tool' guides LLM routing.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | B | 71 | 2025-06-18+ | v2 |
| 2026-03-09 | F | 36 | - | v1 |