x402-binomial-pascal-row
Binomial Pascal Row: Binomial Pascal Row
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | No | N to process | |
| row | No | Row to process |
Binomial Pascal Row: Binomial Pascal Row
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | No | N to process | |
| row | No | Row to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / nAdded value: +{
+ "description": "N to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / rowAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Row 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, and it discloses nothing: not whether the operation is pure/deterministic, what the two parameters mean, what the result shape is, or whether errors occur for invalid input.
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?
It is short, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness — the single sentence is a duplicated label with zero informational content, and there is no front-loaded statement of purpose to structure around.
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 math/combinatorics tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description should explain what is computed and what is returned. It explains nothing, leaving the agent unable to call the tool correctly or interpret a result.
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?
With two parameters and 100% schema description coverage, the baseline is 3 per the rubric. However, the schema descriptions themselves are vacuous ('N to process', 'Row to process') and both are typed as strings for what is evidently numeric input, so the structured data is present but uninformative; the description adds nothing to compensate.
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 is the tautological string "Binomial Pascal Row: Binomial Pascal Row", which merely restates the tool name twice. It never states a verb, the operation performed, or what a 'row' result would be, so an agent cannot distinguish it from siblings like x402-binomial-coefficient or x402-binomial-pmf.
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 guidance, no mention of prerequisites, and no reference to any alternative tool. The agent is given no basis for choosing this over the many neighboring binomial/combinatorics tools.
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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