x402-distance-to-horizon
Distance To Horizon: Convert distance to horizon.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| height | No | Height to process |
Distance To Horizon: Convert distance to horizon.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| height | No | Height to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / heightAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Height to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the full behavioral burden. It does not state the formula, required/optional inputs, units, output format, edge cases, or any other behavioral trait. It only restates the tool name.
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 description is short but not informative; it wastes its only clause by repeating the tool name. It is under-specified rather than appropriately concise, and nothing is front-loaded with useful detail.
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 simple calculation tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description should at least clarify units, expected return value, and basic usage. It provides none of these, leaving the agent unable to invoke it confidently.
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 single 'height' parameter is already documented in the schema as 'Height to process.' The description adds no parameter meaning beyond that, making the baseline score of 3 appropriate.
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 restates the tool name almost verbatim: 'Distance To Horizon: Convert distance to horizon.' It does not clarify the operation beyond what the name already implies, nor does it distinguish this calculator from the many other x402 converter/calculator siblings.
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 alternatives, and no context for choosing this tool over siblings. The description gives no indication of appropriate inputs, units, or scenarios.
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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