x402-abbreviation
Abbreviation: Look up common abbreviations and their meanings.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | No | Text to process | |
| input | No | Input to process |
Abbreviation: Look up common abbreviations and their meanings.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | No | Text to process | |
| input | No | Input to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / inputAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Input to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / textAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Text to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure and largely fails it. It does not say whether this is a static dictionary lookup or a computed operation, what happens for unknown abbreviations, how multiple meanings are handled, or anything about the response.
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?
A single short sentence with no filler, appropriately sized for a simple lookup utility. It is front-loaded and readable, though it underspecifies rather than over-explains.
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 dictionary-lookup tool with no annotations, no output schema, and two ambiguous duplicate parameters, the description is too thin. It should say which parameter to use and roughly what is returned for known/unknown abbreviations.
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 nominally 100%, but both descriptions are vacuous ('Text to process' / 'Input to process'), and the two parameters appear redundant. The description does not clarify what 'text' vs 'input' means or which to supply, so the 3 baseline for high coverage is not warranted.
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: look up abbreviations and their meanings. However, it does nothing to distinguish this from near-identical siblings such as x402-acronym-expand and x402-acronym-find, leaving the agent to guess which of the three to call.
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 the acronym/initialism siblings, and no mention of prerequisites or input expectations. The 'common abbreviations' phrasing implies a dictionary lookup scope but never states it explicitly.
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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