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video_convert

Read-onlyIdempotent

Convert a video between formats client and server side from freedailypro (mp4/mp4-web/webm/mov)

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
formatYes
fileBase64Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered by structured data. The description adds only the ambiguous 'client and server side from freedailypro' clause and says nothing about size limits, whether output is base64, or processing constraints.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

It is a single front-loaded sentence with no padding, which is good. However, the 'client and server side from freedailypro' fragment is confusing filler that occupies space without earning it.

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 output schema and no annotation coverage of return values, the description should explain what comes back (e.g., converted base64 video) and any input constraints. It omits both, leaving an agent unable to predict the response or validate the required base64 input.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0% for two parameters. The format list merely restates the enum values already in the schema, adding no syntax or behavior, and fileBase64 — the required input — is completely unexplained (encoding, size limits, whether it is a data URL or raw base64).

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?

The description gives a specific verb (Convert) and resource (a video), and lists the target formats, which distinguishes it from siblings like video_compress, video_to_gif, and audio_convert. The phrase 'client and server side from freedailypro' is unexplained jargon that muddies rather than clarifies the scope.

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 tool versus alternatives such as video_compress or video_to_gif, nor any prerequisites. The 'client and server side' phrasing implies some routing choice but never states what determines it.

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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