x402-is-narcissistic
Is Narcissistic: Checks whether value equals the sum of its digits each raised to the digit count 🆓 5 free trial calls per signed wallet
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No |
Is Narcissistic: Checks whether value equals the sum of its digits each raised to the digit count 🆓 5 free trial calls per signed wallet
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / value / descriptionRemoved value: -"Value to process"Input schema / properties / valueAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Value to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must carry behavioral disclosure. It implies a read-only predicate check and adds a payment-related trait ('5 free trial calls per signed wallet'), which is useful context. However, it does not explicitly state that the operation is side-effect-free, deterministic, or what the return type is, so it only partially compensates for the lack of annotations.
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 functional definition is front-loaded and the description is short. The trailing '🆓 5 free trial calls per signed wallet' is promotional rather than tool-semantic, so it slightly dilutes the conciseness. Overall it is still compact but not every clause is dedicated to helping the agent call the tool correctly.
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 one-parameter predicate with no annotations and no output schema, the description defines the core check and mentions the trial limit. It leaves gaps around input format, return value, and edge cases, but the tool's logic is simple enough that these gaps are not fatal. It is minimally adequate rather than rich.
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 0%, so the description must define the single 'value' parameter. It explains that the value's digits are used to perform the check, which adds conceptual meaning beyond the bare string schema. It does not specify format constraints such as whether the string must be a non-negative integer or how leading zeros are handled.
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 states a specific check: whether the input value equals the sum of its digits each raised to the digit count. This is a clear verb-and-resource definition that distinguishes the tool from generic calculators, but it does not differentiate itself from the very similar sibling x402-is-narcissistic-number. So it is clear but not maximally sibling-aware.
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?
The description defines the mathematical condition but gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The only additional note is a free-trial offer, which is not usage guidance. An agent must infer the use case entirely from the predicate.
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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