A simple MCP server providing calculator tools without authentication
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 schema documentation. Error handling is minimal (divide-by-zero check in 'calculate' returns text, not structured error). Tool names lack action verbs ('add' and 'calculate' are weak; 'perform_addition' and 'perform_calculation' would be clearer). No parameter descriptions beyond type hints. Schemas are present but sparse.
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 WHEN to use each tool, WHAT they return, and any prerequisites.
No parameter descriptions. Zod schema defines types but LLMs cannot read JSON Schema directly. Each parameter (a, b, operation) needs a text description explaining its role, valid range, and format.
Output schema not documented. Tool responses return {content: [{type: 'text', text: String}]} but LLMs have no schema definition for what fields to expect or how to parse results.
Weak tool names. 'add' and 'calculate' lack action verbs and are ambiguous. 'add' could mean append, concatenate, or arithmetic. 'calculate' is generic. Recommend 'perform_addition' and 'perform_arithmetic' or 'compute_math_operation'.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | F | 40 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
Error handling is unstructured. 'calculate' returns plain text 'Error: Cannot divide by zero' instead of a structured error response with error code, message, and recovery guidance. LLMs cannot parse or act on text errors reliably.