x402-binomial-coefficient
Binomial Coefficient: Computes the binomial coefficient n choose k from integer inputs n and k 🆓 5 free trial calls per signed wallet
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| k | No | ||
| n | No |
Binomial Coefficient: Computes the binomial coefficient n choose k from integer inputs n and k 🆓 5 free trial calls per signed wallet
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| k | No | ||
| n | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / k / descriptionRemoved value: -"K to process"Input schema / properties / n / descriptionRemoved value: -"N to process"Input schema / properties / kAdded value: +{
+ "description": "K to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / nAdded value: +{
+ "description": "N 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 behavioral burden. It does disclose the payment model ('5 free trial calls per signed wallet'), which is useful context, but says nothing about valid ranges, behavior for k > n or negative inputs, output format, or error handling.
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 core definition is front-loaded in one efficient sentence, and the trial-call note is clearly secondary. The emoji promo is minor noise but does not obscure the purpose.
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 two-input pure-math tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description covers the essential computation but omits the domain constraints (k <= n, integer ranges) and result form that an agent would need to invoke it correctly in edge cases.
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 description coverage is 0% and the schema types the parameters as strings, while the description calls them 'integer inputs' — the only semantic hint given. It does not state constraints (k <= n, non-negativity) that materially affect correctness, so it only partially compensates for the empty schema.
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?
States a specific verb and resource ('Computes the binomial coefficient n choose k') and names the inputs, so the operation is unambiguous. It does not distinguish itself from near-identical siblings such as x402-binomial, x402-combinations, or x402-combination-count, which is the main gap.
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 when-to-use guidance and no mention of alternatives. With several sibling tools computing closely related combinatorial quantities, an agent gets no help choosing between them.
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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