x402-is-achilles
Is Achilles: Checks whether an integer is powerful, not a perfect square and not a perfect power 🆓 5 free trial calls per signed wallet
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No |
Is Achilles: Checks whether an integer is powerful, not a perfect square and not a perfect power 🆓 5 free trial calls per signed wallet
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / value / descriptionRemoved value: -"Value to process"Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, so the description carries the burden. It does disclose a real behavioral trait beyond the schema — a paywall with '5 free trial calls per signed wallet', implying wallet authentication is required. But it says nothing about the return value (boolean?), what happens with non-integer or malformed input, or error behavior, leaving meaningful gaps for an unannotated tool.
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 compact sentence with the condition front-loaded, plus a short pricing tag. The redundant 'Is Achilles:' prefix restates the name, but overall it is tightly sized with no padding.
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 single-parameter predicate with no output schema, the description should at least state what is returned (a boolean) and how the numeric input is supplied. It defines the tested property adequately but leaves the return contract and input format implicit, so it is only minimally sufficient.
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 single 'value' parameter has 0% schema description coverage. The description implies the input should be an integer ('whether an integer is...'), which adds some meaning, though it mildly conflicts with the schema declaring type 'string' with no explanation of the string-encoded numeric convention.
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 ('Checks whether') and spells out the exact mathematical condition being tested (powerful, not a perfect square, not a perfect power), which an agent can act on directly. However, it gives no differentiation from the near-identical sibling x402-is-achilles-number or the overlapping x402-is-powerful, so a sibling-aware agent gets no routing help.
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 when-to-use statement, no prerequisites, and no mention of the competing siblings (x402-is-achilles-number, x402-is-powerful-number). The only guidance-like content is the pricing line about free trial calls, which is not usage guidance.
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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