Combine multiple images into a single PDF document.
Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.
{
"id": 1,
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"arguments": {
"fileUrls": "<fileUrls>"
},
"name": "convert_images_to_pdf"
}
}| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| fileUrls | Yes | List of image URLs |
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 behavioral burden. It does not disclose whether image order in fileUrls is preserved in the output, what image formats are accepted, size or count limits, or how the resulting PDF is returned. For a conversion tool with zero annotation coverage this is a meaningful gap.
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?
One tight, front-loaded sentence with no filler or repetition. It is appropriately sized, though it is arguably too terse given the behavioral gaps noted elsewhere.
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?
There is no output schema and no annotations, so the description should compensate by explaining what the tool returns and how inputs are combined. It says nothing about output format, ordering, or error behavior, leaving the agent under-informed for calling it correctly.
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% with a single documented parameter ('List of image URLs'), so the baseline of 3 applies. The description adds no extra semantics such as whether ordering matters or which formats are valid, so it does not exceed the schema.
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 gives a specific verb and resource: 'Combine multiple images into a single PDF document.' An agent can tell this apart from the reverse-direction sibling convert_pdf_to_image. It stops short of explicitly naming or contrasting any sibling, which is what a 5 would require.
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 when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives such as convert_image_format or convert_pdf_to_image. The agent must infer context entirely from the name.
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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