Nationalize
nationalizeNationality: Predict nationality from a name (nationalize.io)
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
nationalizeNationality: Predict nationality from a name (nationalize.io)
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | No |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states that nationality is predicted from a name, without mentioning that predictions may be probabilistic, may return multiple candidate countries, or may have input/API limitations. This is a meaningful but thin disclosure.
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 compact sentence that front-loads the domain and expresses the action. The leading 'Nationality:' label is somewhat redundant with the title but not harmful. No unnecessary detail is present.
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?
For a one-parameter tool with an output schema, the description is nearly sufficient to invoke it correctly. It lacks usage differentiation and behavioral/optionality details, but the low complexity lowers the bar. Overall it is minimally viable rather than complete.
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?
The schema describes only a defaulted string parameter 'q' with no explanation, and schema description coverage is 0%. The description's phrase 'from a name' supplies the key semantic meaning that 'q' is the name to analyze. It does not detail whether full names, surnames, or specific formats are expected, nor how the empty-string default behaves.
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 states a specific action ('Predict'), a resource ('nationality'), and an input ('from a name'), with the source service identified in parentheses. This clearly conveys what the tool does. It does not explicitly distinguish it from sibling tools like agify or genderize, but the meaning is unambiguous.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as genderize, agify, or country. The description implies a name-to-nationality use case but gives no exclusions, prerequisites, or selection criteria. An agent would have to infer the appropriate context from the tool name and schema.
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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