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Two tools with basic schemas and minimal descriptions. Both tools have input schemas with proper types (number, string, enum), but descriptions are extremely short (10-40 chars), falling well below the 50-200 char baseline for LLM-optimized descriptions. No output schemas documented. Error handling is minimal (divide-by-zero check in 'calculate' only). Tool names lack action verbs ('add' and 'calculate' are weak; 'perform_addition' and 'perform_calculation' would be clearer). No parameter descriptions beyond type hints. No composition guidance or chaining IDs. Schemas are visible and properly typed, preventing a lower score, but the overall quality is below community median.
Simple addition tool
Calculator tool with multiple operations
Tool descriptions are critically short (10-40 chars). 'Simple addition tool' and 'Calculator tool with multiple operations' lack context for LLM selection. Should explain WHAT the tool does, WHEN to use it, and what it returns (e.g., 'Adds two numbers and returns their sum as a numeric result. Use when you need basic arithmetic addition.').
No parameter descriptions. Parameters 'a', 'b', and 'operation' lack explanations. LLMs cannot infer that 'a' and 'b' are operands or that 'operation' must be one of the enum values. Add descriptions like 'First operand (numeric value)' and 'Arithmetic operation: add, subtract, multiply, or divide'.
No output schema documented. Callers cannot predict the response structure. Document that both tools return {content: [{type: 'text', text: string}]} and explain what the text field contains (e.g., 'numeric result as a string' or 'error message').
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | F | 49 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
Weak tool naming. 'add' and 'calculate' lack action verbs and are generic. 'add' could mean add to a list, add a user, or add numbers. Rename to 'perform_addition' or 'add_numbers' to clarify intent. 'calculate' is too vague, rename to 'perform_arithmetic' or 'calculate_result'.
Minimal error handling. Only 'calculate' checks for divide-by-zero; 'add' has no validation. No guidance for LLMs on recovery. Error messages should be actionable (e.g., 'Cannot divide by zero. Please provide a non-zero divisor.').