Upscale image
upscale_imageIncrease image resolution and detail. $0.03 per image.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | Input image as a public https URL or a base64 data URI. |
upscale_imageIncrease image resolution and detail. $0.03 per image.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| image | Yes | Input image as a public https URL or a base64 data URI. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description adds a meaningful behavioral detail beyond the annotations: '$0.03 per image.' It also states the transformation effect. However, it does not disclose output format, processing time, or side effects, and the annotations are minimal, so the transparency is adequate but not rich.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single efficient sentence with no filler, plus a cost note. It is appropriately terse for a one-parameter tool, though it could be slightly more structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With no output schema, the description should explain what the caller receives, such as an upscaled image URL or file. It only states the transformation and price, and it lacks usage guidance, so an agent must infer the full contract from the name and schema.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the input schema already documents the image parameter fully. The description does not add format, size, or URL guidance beyond what the schema provides, placing it at the schema-covered baseline.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the operation: 'Increase image resolution and detail.' This is a specific verb and resource, but it does not differentiate from siblings like unblur_image, ai_image_expander, or ai_video_upscaler, so it loses a point for missing sibling distinction.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
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, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The only signal is the tool name and the generic statement of what it does, which leaves the agent to infer when it is the right choice.
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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