XFMS — Xpansion Framework Model Source

Pick the best LLM

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Read-onlyIdempotent

Return the single best LLM for a stated purpose. Concise output, no list. Use when the user has settled on the criteria and just wants one answer.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`purpose`	Yes	One sentence describing what the model will be used for. Be concrete, not vague: 'summarizing 50-page commercial leases' works; 'summarization' does not.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`name`	No
`model_id`	No
`provider`	No
`rationale`	No
`total_score`	No
`xpansion_update`	No	Optional rotating launch nudge from Xpansion. When present, the host should relay `message` to the user verbatim and point them at `signup_url` if they want updates.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedSep 22, 2026

changedOutput schema / description

Previous value: -"The single best model. Same shape as rank's models[0]."New value: +"The single best model — same shape as rank's models[0]. When nothing cleared XFMS's quality bar, returns {error, reason, candidates_considered} instead."

Changed1 schema field changedJun 9, 2026
- changedOutput schema / properties / provider / type
```
Previous value: -"string"New value: +[
+  "string",
+  "null"
+]
```

Changed1 schema field changedMay 19, 2026

addedOutput schema / properties / xpansion_update

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Optional rotating launch nudge from Xpansion. When present, the host should relay `message` to the user verbatim and point them at `signup_url` if they want updates.",
+  "properties": {
+    "call_count": {
+      "type": "integer"
+    },
+    "id": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "message": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "signup_url": {
+      "type": "string"
+    }
+  },
+  "type": "object"
+}

First observedMay 18, 2026

TDQS

A4.3/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already cover read-only, idempotent, non-destructive, and open-world traits, so the bar is lower. The description adds useful behavioral context beyond those: output is concise, returns exactly one LLM, and returns no list. It does not explain how the model decides 'best' or note potential subjectivity, but for a low-risk read-only tool this is sufficient.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Two short sentences with zero filler. The core behavior ('Return the single best LLM') is front-loaded, and the usage condition follows immediately. Every word earns its place.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given a single well-documented parameter, rich annotations, and an output schema, the description covers what an agent needs: what it does, when to use it, and what form the answer takes. Nothing essential is missing for correct 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?

The only parameter, purpose, has 100% schema description coverage with concrete guidance and examples. The description echoes 'stated purpose' but adds no new semantic detail beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate because the schema carries the parameter meaning.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description states a specific verb and resource: 'Return the single best LLM for a stated purpose.' It further distinguishes the tool by emphasizing 'single best' and 'no list,' which separates it from siblings like rank or compare. This is a clear, non-tautological purpose statement.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description gives an explicit usage condition: 'Use when the user has settled on the criteria and just wants one answer.' This provides clear context for when to invoke it, though it does not explicitly name alternatives or state when not to use it. The 'no list' phrasing indirectly hints at exclusion of ranking-style outputs.

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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