x402-even-series
Even Series: Series of even.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | No | N to process | |
| count | No | Count to process |
Even Series: Series of even.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | No | N to process | |
| count | No | Count to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / countAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Count 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?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it discloses nothing: not the output format (array vs. comma string), not how n and count interact, not determinism or limits. For a series generator this is a serious gap.
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 shortness here reflects under-specification rather than economy; the single fragment is a restatement of the name and earns no place.
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?
No output schema, no annotations, no param semantics, and no description of results — an agent cannot determine what it will get back or how to set the two string parameters. Inadequate for even a simple generator.
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?
Although schema coverage is nominally 100%, the schema descriptions are tautological ("N to process", "Count to process"), so the underlying semantics of n vs. count, their relationship, and whether they are numeric strings are never explained by either field. The description adds zero meaning.
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?
"Even Series: Series of even" restates the tool name in circular fashion rather than stating what the tool produces (e.g., the first N even numbers, a series given a starting value). It does not distinguish this from siblings like x402-odd-series or x402-square-series beyond the word 'even'.
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 the near-identical sibling x402-odd-series. An agent has nothing to route on.
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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