minimum
Find the minimum value.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| numbers | Yes | Comma-separated numbers |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| min | Yes | ||
| numbers | Yes |
Find the minimum value.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| numbers | Yes | Comma-separated numbers |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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| min | Yes | ||
| numbers | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
Output schema / $defs / MinResponseAdded value: +{
+ "properties": {
+ "min": {
+ "title": "Min",
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "numbers": {
+ "items": {
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "title": "Numbers",
+ "type": "array"
+ }
+ },
+ "required": [
+ "numbers",
+ "min"
+ ],
+ "title": "MinResponse",
+ "type": "object"
+}Output schema / $defs / app__routers__math_utils__MinResponseRemoved value: -{
- "properties": {
- "min": {
- "title": "Min",
- "type": "number"
- },
- "numbers": {
- "items": {
- "type": "number"
- },
- "title": "Numbers",
- "type": "array"
- }
- },
- "required": [
- "numbers",
- "min"
- ],
- "title": "MinResponse",
- "type": "object"
-}Output schema / x-fastmcp-top-level-schemaPrevious value: -"app__routers__math_utils__MinResponse"New value: +"MinResponse"Output schema / $defs / MinResponseRemoved value: -{
- "properties": {
- "min": {
- "title": "Min",
- "type": "number"
- },
- "numbers": {
- "items": {
- "type": "number"
- },
- "title": "Numbers",
- "type": "array"
- }
- },
- "required": [
- "numbers",
- "min"
- ],
- "title": "MinResponse",
- "type": "object"
-}Output schema / $defs / app__routers__math_utils__MinResponseAdded value: +{
+ "properties": {
+ "min": {
+ "title": "Min",
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "numbers": {
+ "items": {
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "title": "Numbers",
+ "type": "array"
+ }
+ },
+ "required": [
+ "numbers",
+ "min"
+ ],
+ "title": "MinResponse",
+ "type": "object"
+}Output schema / x-fastmcp-top-level-schemaPrevious value: -"MinResponse"New value: +"app__routers__math_utils__MinResponse"Output schema / $defs / MinResponseAdded value: +{
+ "properties": {
+ "min": {
+ "title": "Min",
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "numbers": {
+ "items": {
+ "type": "number"
+ },
+ "title": "Numbers",
+ "type": "array"
+ }
+ },
+ "required": [
+ "numbers",
+ "min"
+ ],
+ "title": "MinResponse",
+ "type": "object"
+}Output schema / $defs / app__routers__math_utils__MinResponseRemoved value: -{
- "properties": {
- "min": {
- "title": "Min",
- "type": "number"
- },
- "numbers": {
- "items": {
- "type": "number"
- },
- "title": "Numbers",
- "type": "array"
- }
- },
- "required": [
- "numbers",
- "min"
- ],
- "title": "MinResponse",
- "type": "object"
-}Output schema / x-fastmcp-top-level-schemaPrevious value: -"app__routers__math_utils__MinResponse"New value: +"MinResponse"Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the core computation but does not mention behavior for empty input, malformed numbers, whitespace, or whether all values must be numeric. This is acceptable for such a simple pure function, but not fully transparent.
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 only four words and every word is functional. It is appropriately sized for a simple tool, though the brevity comes at the cost of usage guidance and edge-case transparency. It is concise without being as useless as a pure tautology.
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 simple one-parameter pure function, the description plus a fully detailed schema is enough for an agent to invoke it correctly in normal cases. An output schema exists, so return-value documentation is not required. It is less complete for choosing between sibling min-like tools, but that is a selection concern rather than a calling concern.
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 input schema already fully documents the single 'numbers' parameter as 'Comma-separated numbers,' giving 100% schema description coverage. The description adds no additional meaning about accepted number types, negative values, or parsing behavior, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 clear verb and resource: 'Find the minimum value.' An agent can understand what the tool does. However, it does not differentiate this tool from the sibling min_value, or explain how it relates to max_value/average, so it is clear but not sibling-distinguishing.
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 such as min_value, max_value, average, or sort_items. It gives no context about intended use, exclusions, or conditions that would make another tool more appropriate. The usage is only implied by the name and description.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
Many tools have overlapping purposes, such as multiple random generators (random_integer, random_number), duplicate hashing functions (hash_md5, md5_checksum), and near-identical tools (compare, compare_2, compare_decimals). The sheer number of tools and lack of clear boundaries make it difficult for an agent to differentiate.
Naming is highly inconsistent. There are duplicate tools with different names (camel_case vs to_camel_case, slug vs slugify), arbitrary suffixes like '_2', and mixing of patterns (e.g., generate_password vs password_entropy). No clear convention is followed.
With 572 tools, the server is massively overpopulated for any coherent purpose. It includes trivial endpoints (true_endpoint, null, hello_world) and numerous duplicates, far exceeding a well-scoped utility set.
While the server covers many domains (math, strings, dates, colors, etc.), the presence of duplicate and trivial tools indicates a lack of thoughtful curation. There are gaps in basic operations (e.g., no dedicated file or network tools), and many tools are redundant.