x402-reversed-array
Reversed Array: Reversed Array
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| values | No | Values to process |
Reversed Array: Reversed Array
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| values | No | Values to process |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Input schema / properties / valuesAdded value: +{
+ "description": "Values to process",
+ "type": "string"
+}Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations and a tautological description, the agent has no information about whether the operation is safe, require permissions, what format it returns, or how it handles edge cases. The description provides zero behavioral context.
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 extremely short but under-specified rather than concise. It fails to front-load any useful information because it contains none.
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?
Given the tool has an input parameter and no output schema, the description should explain what reversing an array does and what the output looks like. The tautological description leaves the agent completely uninformed about the operation's behavior and return format.
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 coverage is 100%, so the single parameter 'values' is already documented as 'Values to process'. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, but since schema coverage is full, a baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 'Reversed Array: Reversed Array' is a tautology that merely restates the tool name without stating a specific verb+resource or what operation is performed. It does not clarify whether the tool reverses the order of elements, the string, or something else, nor does it distinguish it from siblings like x402-reverse, x402-reverse-array, or x402-reverse-string.
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 about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as x402-reverse-array or x402-reverse. The description lacks any context about input expectations or output behavior.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.