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text_to_speech

Convert text to natural speech audio (Edge TTS voices via CleanAudio).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYesText to synthesize (max 5000 characters)
voiceNoVoice id, default "en-US-JennyNeural"en-US-JennyNeural

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden and falls short: it does not say what is returned (audio file path, bytes, URL?), where the audio is written, or any rate/length constraints beyond the schema's 5000-char cap. For a generation tool with no output schema, this leaves a significant gap.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

A single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is efficient, though its brevity is part of why behavioral detail is missing rather than a sign of completeness.

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

Completeness2/5

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

With no annotations and no output schema, the description must explain what calling the tool produces and how the caller retrieves the audio. It does neither, so an agent cannot predict the result of invocation.

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%, documenting both `text` (max 5000 chars) and `voice` (default en-US-JennyNeural), so baseline 3 applies. The mention of 'Edge TTS voices' hints that voice ids follow Edge conventions, but no examples or enumeration are added.

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

Purpose4/5

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

States a specific verb and resource (convert text -> natural speech audio) plus the underlying engine (Edge TTS via CleanAudio). It is obviously distinct from the audio-editing siblings (clean_noise, cut_audio, transcribe), though it never explicitly contrasts itself with them.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus the sibling tools (e.g. transcribe for the reverse direction) and no stated preconditions. Usage is only implied by the tool name and the phrase 'Edge TTS voices'.

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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