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solve_symbolic_matrix

[PUBLIC READ/WRITE] Solve matrix equations (A * X = B), calculate Inverse (A^-1), Determinant, Eigenvalues, SVD, and Condition Number.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
matrixAYesSquare or rectangular matrix A (e.g., [[2,1],[1,3]])
vectorBNoTarget vector B for solving A * X = B
operationNoMatrix operation to performsolve

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full disclosure burden, and it delivers very little: '[PUBLIC READ/WRITE]' hints at an access/mutation model but never states what is written, whether state persists, or whether auth is required. Nothing is said about failure modes (singular matrix, non-square matrix for inverse/determinant), numeric vs symbolic output, or default operation behavior.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

One front-loaded sentence that leads with the primary use case and then enumerates the alternatives; nothing is padded. The bracketed access tag is the only questionable token, since it consumes attention without conveying an actionable rule.

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

Completeness2/5

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

With no annotations, no output schema, and an ambiguous READ/WRITE label, the description leaves important gaps: whether results are symbolic or numeric, what a singular/non-square input yields, and how the write half of the claim manifests. For a multi-operation math tool this is under-specified beyond the bare capability list.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents matrixA, vectorB, and the operation enum, which sets the baseline at 3. The description adds no format detail (shape requirements per operation, that vectorB is only meaningful for 'solve') and actually introduces noise by listing Condition Number, which is not a selectable operation in the enum.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description names a specific verb ('Solve') plus the concrete resources/operations (inverse, determinant, eigenvalues, SVD), so an agent knows exactly what class of work the tool does. It does not differentiate itself from plausible siblings such as compute_math_expression or execute_cell_math, and it advertises a 'Condition Number' capability that has no matching enum value. The leading '[PUBLIC READ/WRITE]' tag is unexplained.

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 pick this over the sibling math tools (compute_math_expression, execute_cell_math, calculate_entropy_gain), nor on prerequisites such as square vs rectangular input or when vectorB must be supplied. The agent must infer selection criteria entirely from the operation list.

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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