x402-decimal-to-fraction
Decimal To Fraction: Convert decimal to fraction.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No | Value to process | |
| denominator | No | Denominator to process |
Decimal To Fraction: Convert decimal to fraction.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No | Value to process | |
| denominator | No | Denominator to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / denominatorAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Denominator to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / valueAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Value 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, yet it discloses nothing beyond the transformation itself. It does not say whether the result is reduced to lowest terms, how it approximates repeating decimals, or what precision limits apply — meaningful gaps for a numeric conversion 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?
Only two short clauses with no filler, and the operation is front-loaded. The 'Decimal To Fraction:' prefix merely repeats the following sentence, so a small amount of the text is redundant rather than informative.
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?
With no annotations, no output schema, and two parameters whose roles are unclear, the description should at minimum explain the return format (e.g. '3/4') and the meaning of the denominator input. It omits all of this, so an agent cannot call it confidently or know what to expect back.
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 100%, so the baseline of 3 applies, but the schema's own text ('Value to process', 'Denominator to process') is uninformative and the description adds nothing. In particular, why a converter takes a 'denominator' input is never explained, leaving a semantic gap neither field fills.
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 ('Convert decimal to fraction'), so an agent immediately knows the operation. However, it offers no differentiation from the many nearby siblings that touch the same domain (e.g. x402-fraction-to-percent, x402-continued-fraction, x402-to-fixed, x402-decimal-to-dms).
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 prerequisite statement, and no named alternative. The description is a bare purpose statement, leaving the agent to infer context from the tool name alone.
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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