x402-kilowatt-to-watt
Kilowatt To Watt: Convert kilowatt to watt.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No | Value to process |
Kilowatt To Watt: Convert kilowatt to watt.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No | Value to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
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 burden of behavioral disclosure. It says nothing about input format (the schema type is string), output precision, or error behavior for invalid values, leaving the agent to infer everything beyond the bare conversion.
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 very short and front-loaded. The 'Kilowatt To Watt:' prefix duplicates the tool name and the following sentence, but there is no unnecessary prose.
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 conversion tool, the description is minimally adequate: it identifies the exact conversion. It is still missing clarifications about input format and expected output, which an agent would need for reliable invocation.
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 is 3. The description implies that the single 'value' parameter is measured in kilowatts, which adds slight meaning beyond the schema's generic 'Value to process', but it does not explain the string type or accepted numeric formats.
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 verb (Convert) and resource (kilowatt to watt), so the tool's purpose is immediately clear. However, it does not differentiate itself from close siblings such as x402-watt-to-kilowatt or the generic x402-units-convert, so it falls short of a 5.
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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like x402-units-convert, x402-power-unit, or the reverse x402-watt-to-kilowatt. The description gives no preconditions, exclusions, or contextual cues.
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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