calculate_product
Calculate product of numbers.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| numbers | Yes | Comma-separated numbers |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| count | Yes | ||
| numbers | Yes | ||
| product | Yes |
Calculate product of numbers.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| numbers | Yes | Comma-separated numbers |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| count | Yes | ||
| numbers | Yes | ||
| product | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided. The description is minimal but the tool is a simple mathematical computation with no side effects. The description does not add beyond the name.
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?
Extremely concise single sentence with no wasted words. Appropriate length for the tool's simplicity.
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?
Given the tool's simplicity, an output schema exists, and the parameter is well-described, the description is mostly complete. Could mention the return type but not necessary.
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 coverage is 100%. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema's 'Comma-separated numbers' description.
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 'Calculate product of numbers' clearly states the action and resource. It distinguishes from siblings like 'multiply' by implying a list of numbers, though it does not explicitly differentiate.
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 on when to use this tool vs alternatives like 'multiply' or 'calculate_mean'. The description lacks any contextual usage advice.
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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