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thinkneo_bridge_a2a_to_mcp

Read-onlyIdempotent

Bridge A2A agents to MCP tool format.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
agent_nameNoA2A agent name to map

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / a2a_task
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "JSON string of the A2A task object. Must include at minimum a 'message' field with 'parts'. Example: '{\"id\": \"task-1\", \"message\": {\"role\": \"user\", \"parts\": [{\"type\": \"text\", \"text\": \"Check provider status\"}]}}'",
      -  "title": "A2A Task",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • addedInput schema / properties / agent_name
      Added value: +{
      +  "default": "",
      +  "description": "A2A agent name to map",
      +  "title": "Agent Name",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • removedInput schema / properties / target_mcp_server_url
      Removed value: -{
      -  "default": "https://mcp.thinkneo.ai/mcp",
      -  "description": "URL of the target MCP server endpoint (e.g. 'https://mcp.thinkneo.ai/mcp'). Defaults to ThinkNEO's own MCP server.",
      -  "title": "Target Mcp Server Url",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • removedInput schema / required
      Removed value: -[
      -  "a2a_task"
      -]
  2. Added

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already disclose readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the description need not repeat those. However, it adds no behavioral context: it does not explain what 'bridging' entails, what happens to the agent, whether a mapping is created, or what the output represents. The description is too vague to be informative beyond the annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely short, but under-specification is not the same as conciseness. A single vague phrase 'Bridge A2A agents to MCP tool format' lacks structural elements and does not earn its place as a useful definition; it would benefit from at least one more sentence explaining the action.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite having annotations, an output schema, and a single parameter, the description is fundamentally incomplete. It does not explain what the tool actually does, when to use it, or how it relates to the sibling bridge tools. With such an ambiguous action, the agent cannot reliably select or invoke this tool correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% for the single parameter (agent_name: 'A2A agent name to map'), so the schema already provides necessary semantics. The description adds no extra meaning about how the parameter is used, but the baseline of 3 is appropriate given complete schema coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description identifies the tool as bridging A2A agents to MCP tool format, giving a specific verb and direction. However, 'bridge' is ambiguous—it could mean convert, map, list, or expose—and it does not distinguish from sibling bridge tools like thinkneo_bridge_generate_agent_card or thinkneo_bridge_mcp_to_a2a.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus the many alternative bridge tools. There are no context clues, prerequisites, or examples of appropriate scenarios, leaving the agent to guess based solely on the name.

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

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