x402-kwh-to-joule
KWH To Joule: Convert kwh to joule.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| value | No | Value to process |
KWH To Joule: Convert kwh to joule.
| 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. It does not state the accepted input format (numeric string?), the output format, rounding behavior, or the conversion factor used, all of which matter for a unit-conversion call with zero structured behavioral metadata.
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 a single short sentence with the conversion pair front-loaded, but the title text ('KWH To Joule:') is redundant with the rest of the sentence, so it is not maximally efficient.
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 trivial one-parameter conversion this is close to adequate, but with no annotations and no output schema the description should at least state the expected input format and the resulting unit, which it does not.
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?
There is one parameter, and while the schema reports 100% coverage, the actual field text is the uninformative 'Value to process'. The description adds nothing about whether the value is a number in kWh, a string, a plain float, or acceptable precision, so it fails to compensate for the vacuous schema description.
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 gives a specific verb ('Convert') and both units (kwh and joule), which is enough to distinguish it from the inverse sibling x402-joule-to-kwh. It does not, however, differentiate itself from related energy conversions such as x402-calories-to-joules.
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 the inverse tool x402-joule-to-kwh, and no conditions or exclusions. The usage is only implied by the tool name and the direction stated in the description.
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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