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Pricing Elasticity Sandbox

pricing_elasticity_sandbox
Read-onlyIdempotent

Model how a price change affects volume, revenue, and gross profit given a price elasticity of demand. See the full version at https://rahuldsarker.co/calculators/pricing-elasticity-sandbox

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
priceYesCurrent price
volumeYesCurrent volume, units per month
currencyNoISO 4217 code for money in the result, e.g. "USD", "INR", "EUR", "GBP". Omit to show plain numbers.
unitCostYesUnit / delivery cost
elasticityYesPrice elasticity of demand: percent volume change per 1% price change, usually negative
priceChangePctYesPrice change, as a percentage (positive = increase, negative = cut)

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYes
kindYes
toolYesThe calculator tool that produced this result
notesYes
titleYes
inputsYes
compactYes
metricsYesEvery "Label: value" line of the result; value is the first number on the line
currencyYes
benchmarksYesRule-of-thumb verdicts for the headline numbers
bookingUrlYes
calculatorYesSlug of the interactive calculator on rahuldsarker.co

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / currency
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "ISO 4217 code for money in the result, e.g. \"USD\", \"INR\", \"EUR\", \"GBP\". Omit to show plain numbers.",
      +  "pattern": "^[A-Za-z]{3}$",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "benchmarks": {
      +      "description": "Rule-of-thumb verdicts for the headline numbers",
      +      "items": {
      +        "additionalProperties": false,
      +        "properties": {
      +          "band": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "display": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "metric": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "name": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "read": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "segment": {
      +            "type": [
      +              "string",
      +              "null"
      +            ]
      +          },
      +          "source": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "target": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "tone": {
      +            "enum": [
      +              "good",
      +              "ok",
      +              "warn",
      +              "bad"
      +            ],
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "value": {
      +            "type": "number"
      +          }
      +        },
      +        "required": [
      +          "metric",
      +          "name",
      +          "value",
      +          "display",
      +          "band",
      +          "tone",
      +          "read",
      +          "target",
      +          "segment",
      +          "source"
      +        ],
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "bookingUrl": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "calculator": {
      +      "description": "Slug of the interactive calculator on rahuldsarker.co",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "compact": {
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "currency": {
      +      "type": [
      +        "string",
      +        "null"
      +      ]
      +    },
      +    "inputs": {
      +      "additionalProperties": {},
      +      "propertyNames": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "type": "object"
      +    },
      +    "kind": {
      +      "const": "calculator",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "metrics": {
      +      "description": "Every \"Label: value\" line of the result; value is the first number on the line",
      +      "items": {
      +        "additionalProperties": false,
      +        "properties": {
      +          "display": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "label": {
      +            "type": "string"
      +          },
      +          "unit": {
      +            "anyOf": [
      +              {
      +                "enum": [
      +                  "currency",
      +                  "x",
      +                  "%",
      +                  "months"
      +                ],
      +                "type": "string"
      +              },
      +              {
      +                "type": "null"
      +              }
      +            ]
      +          },
      +          "value": {
      +            "type": [
      +              "number",
      +              "null"
      +            ]
      +          }
      +        },
      +        "required": [
      +          "label",
      +          "value",
      +          "unit",
      +          "display"
      +        ],
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "notes": {
      +      "items": {
      +        "type": "string"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "title": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "tool": {
      +      "description": "The calculator tool that produced this result",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "url": {
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "kind",
      +    "tool",
      +    "title",
      +    "calculator",
      +    "url",
      +    "bookingUrl",
      +    "currency",
      +    "compact",
      +    "inputs",
      +    "metrics",
      +    "notes",
      +    "benchmarks"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered by structured data. The description adds nothing beyond that (no notes on formula assumptions, precision, or that the result is a projection), so it neither helps nor contradicts; a 3 is the right baseline.

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?

The functional sentence is front-loaded and efficient, but the trailing 'See the full version at <URL>' is promotional filler that consumes space without helping an agent invoke the tool.

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

Completeness4/5

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

With an output schema present and full parameter coverage, the description only needs to convey purpose, which it does. It is reasonably complete, though it omits the modeling assumption (linear elasticity) that would tell an agent when results are valid.

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%, so every parameter (price, volume, unitCost, priceChangePct, elasticity, currency) is already documented in the schema. The description only restates the conceptual model and adds no syntax, units, or edge-case detail beyond the schema.

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 ('Model') and the exact outcomes it computes (volume, revenue, gross profit) plus the driving input (price elasticity of demand). An agent can distinguish it from generic margin or pricing-page tools, though it never names a sibling it overlaps with (e.g. gross_margin_impact_calculator).

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 many other pricing/margin calculators in the sibling list, nor any stated prerequisites. Usage is only implied by the scenario described.

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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