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Bytes to KiB

bytes-kib

Bytes to KiB

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refNoGit ref name; discarded after the shape check
urlNoHTTPS URL to normalize or cite
cityNoCity name for a public weather hint; discarded after the call
feedNoPublic RSS or Atom URL; titles discarded
hostNoPublic hostname
jsonNoJSON text to validate; discarded after the check
pathNoFile path to check; no disk access
zoneNoIANA timezone name
queryNoSearch text; discarded after the length check

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / city
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "City name for a public weather hint; discarded after the call",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / feed
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Public RSS or Atom URL; titles discarded",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / path
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "File path to check; no disk access",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / query
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Search text; discarded after the length check",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • addedInput schema / properties / ref
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Git ref name; discarded after the shape check",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. First observed

TDQS

D1.5/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it only states a conversion label. It does not say whether the operation is read-only, what input is converted, whether any discarding or mutation happens, or what the output looks like.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The text is short but under-specified rather than appropriately concise. It lacks a full sentence, a functional verb, and any bridging context to the schema fields, so brevity here is a defect.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The tool has four parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and an ambiguous description that mismatches its schema. There is not enough information for an agent to understand what this tool does, let alone invoke it correctly.

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?

Although every parameter has a schema description (100% coverage), those descriptions are unrelated to the stated 'Bytes to KiB' purpose. The description adds no meaning about how url, host, json, or zone relate to a byte conversion, leaving the agent unable to pick the correct input.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose1/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Bytes to KiB' is little more than a restatement of the tool name, with no verb, resource, or operational detail. It also misleads by implying a byte conversion while the input schema contains only url, host, json, and zone, with no bytes parameter.

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 or how it differs from the many siblings such as normalize-url, validate-json, or timezone. The description offers no context, no alternatives, and no exclusions.

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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