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JSON ↔ YAML, either direction, auto-detected

json_yaml
Read-onlyIdempotent

Converts JSON to YAML or YAML to JSON. It works out which one you gave it, so you do not have to say. A parse failure comes back with the parser message instead of silently producing something that looks fine and is not. Use when a config, a CI file, or a Kubernetes manifest needs to be in the other format.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toNoOptional: "json" or "yaml" to force the direction.
textYesThe JSON or YAML content.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly and idempotent, and the description adds auto-detection and error-handling behavior: a parse failure returns the parser message rather than producing plausible-looking output. This is valuable beyond structured data.

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?

Three tight sentences, front-loaded with the main verb, and no filler. Each sentence adds either the conversion scope, the auto-detect behavior, or the error guarantee.

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?

For a simple conversion tool, the description covers purpose, usage context, error behavior, and auto-detection. With annotations and output schema present, nothing critical is missing.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema covers both parameters with descriptions, so baseline 3. The description adds that `to` is optional and direction is auto-detected, and clarifies the role of `text` as the content to convert, enhancing parameter semantics.

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?

Clearly states a specific verb+resource: converts between JSON and YAML in either direction. The auto-detection detail distinguishes it from tools like validate_json, establishing a unique scope.

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?

Provides explicit use cases: 'config, a CI file, or a Kubernetes manifest needs to be in the other format.' It doesn't name alternatives or exclusions, but the context is clear enough for selection.

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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TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Many tools are clearly distinct, but there are several overlapping groups: PDF extraction (extract_invoices, extract_statement, extract_tables, pdf_to_markdown), table comparison (diff_tables vs reconcile_ledger), and model pricing (list_models vs model_costs). Descriptions help clarify boundaries, but an agent could misselect without careful reading.

Naming Consistency3/5

All names use lowercase snake_case, but the verb-noun pattern is inconsistent. Most tools are verb-first (build_app, clean_table, fetch_page), but several are noun-first (jwt_decode, regex_test, web_search), noun-only (ai_visibility, model_costs), bare verbs (recall, remember), or a full phrase (what_can_you_do). This mixed convention is still readable but not predictable.

Tool Count2/5

With 34 tools, this server exceeds the 25-tool threshold for 'too many'. While the breadth covers many utility domains, the count is heavy and some tools could be consolidated or removed. A more focused set would reduce cognitive load and misselection risk.

Completeness3/5

The utility set covers web, PDF, CSV, model, task, and dev tooling well, but there are notable gaps in resource lifecycles. Apps have build/list/get but no update/delete, and memories support remember/recall but no forget. These missing operations could create dead ends for agents.