x402-ideal-gas
Ideal Gas: Ideal Gas
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| moles | No | Moles to process | |
| pressure | No | Pressure to process | |
| gasConstant | No | GasConstant to process | |
| temperature | No | Temperature to process |
Ideal Gas: Ideal Gas
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| moles | No | Moles to process | |
| pressure | No | Pressure to process | |
| gasConstant | No | GasConstant to process | |
| temperature | No | Temperature to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / gasConstantAdded value: +{
+ "description": "GasConstant to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / molesAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Moles to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / pressureAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Pressure to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Input schema / properties / temperatureAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Temperature 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 burden, and it discloses nothing — not the underlying equation (PV=nRT), not whether it solves for one variable or computes all, not the units expected or returned, and not what the response looks like.
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 a duplicated title fragment with zero informational content. Brevity here reflects under-specification, not conciseness.
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?
A 4-parameter scientific calculator with no annotations and no output schema needs the description to explain the formula, units, and expected inputs/outputs; the description supplies none of this.
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 per the rubric. However, the schema descriptions themselves are boilerplate ("Moles to process"), adding no unit, range, or formatting guidance; the description adds nothing further, so it sits at the floor of that baseline rather than above it.
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?
"Ideal Gas: Ideal Gas" merely restates the tool name with no verb, no resource, and no stated operation. It does not distinguish this tool from the sibling x402-ideal-gas-pressure or any of the many physics/chemistry calculators.
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 indication of when to use this tool versus x402-ideal-gas-pressure, x402-boyle-law, x402-charles-law, or any other gas-law sibling. No context, prerequisites, or alternatives are given.
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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