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des_decrypt

Decrypt text using DES algorithm with configurable modes, padding, and input formats for secure data handling.

Instructions

decrypt text with des

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
contentYestext to decrypt
keyNodecryption key, default is your-key
ivNoinitialization vector, default is your-iv-your-iv-
paddingNopadding mode, default is Pkcs7Pkcs7
inputFormatNoinput format, default is base64base64
modeNomode, default is ECBECB

Implementation Reference

  • The main handler function for the 'des_decrypt' tool. It dispatches to the appropriate DESUtil.decrypt* method based on the 'mode' parameter (ECB, CBC, CFB, OFB, CTR) and returns the decrypted text.
    async ({ content, key, iv, padding, inputFormat, mode }) => {
      let result = "";
      if (mode === "ECB") {
        result = DESUtil.decryptECB(content, key ?? "your-key");
      } else if (mode === "CBC") {
        result = DESUtil.decryptCBC(
          content,
          key ?? "your-key",
          iv ?? "your-iv-",
          (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
          (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
        );
      } else if (mode === "CFB") {
        result = DESUtil.decryptCFB(
          content,
          key ?? "your-key",
          iv ?? "your-iv-",
          (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
          (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
        );
      } else if (mode === "OFB") {
        result = DESUtil.decryptOFB(
          content,
          key ?? "your-key",
          iv ?? "your-iv-",
          (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
          (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
        );
      } else if (mode === "CTR") {
        result = DESUtil.decryptCTR(
          content,
          key ?? "your-key",
          iv ?? "your-iv-",
          (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
          (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
        );
      }
      return {
        content: [
          {
            type: "text",
            text: result,
          },
        ],
      };
    }
  • Zod schema for input validation of the 'des_decrypt' tool parameters: content (encrypted text), key, iv, padding, inputFormat, and mode.
    {
      content: z.string().describe("text to decrypt"),
      key: z
        .string()
        .optional()
        .describe("decryption key, default is your-key"),
      iv: z
        .string()
        .optional()
        .describe("initialization vector, default is your-iv-")
        .default("your-iv-"),
      padding: z
        .enum([
          "Pkcs7",
          "Iso97971",
          "AnsiX923",
          "Iso10126",
          "ZeroPadding",
          "NoPadding",
        ])
        .optional()
        .describe("padding mode, default is Pkcs7")
        .default("Pkcs7"),
      inputFormat: z
        .enum(["base64", "hex"])
        .optional()
        .describe("input format, default is base64")
        .default("base64"),
      mode: z
        .enum(["ECB", "CBC", "CFB", "OFB", "CTR"])
        .optional()
        .describe("mode, default is ECB")
        .default("ECB"),
    },
  • The server.tool registration for the 'des_decrypt' tool, including name, description, schema, and handler.
    server.tool(
      "des_decrypt",
      "decrypt text with des",
      {
        content: z.string().describe("text to decrypt"),
        key: z
          .string()
          .optional()
          .describe("decryption key, default is your-key"),
        iv: z
          .string()
          .optional()
          .describe("initialization vector, default is your-iv-")
          .default("your-iv-"),
        padding: z
          .enum([
            "Pkcs7",
            "Iso97971",
            "AnsiX923",
            "Iso10126",
            "ZeroPadding",
            "NoPadding",
          ])
          .optional()
          .describe("padding mode, default is Pkcs7")
          .default("Pkcs7"),
        inputFormat: z
          .enum(["base64", "hex"])
          .optional()
          .describe("input format, default is base64")
          .default("base64"),
        mode: z
          .enum(["ECB", "CBC", "CFB", "OFB", "CTR"])
          .optional()
          .describe("mode, default is ECB")
          .default("ECB"),
      },
      async ({ content, key, iv, padding, inputFormat, mode }) => {
        let result = "";
        if (mode === "ECB") {
          result = DESUtil.decryptECB(content, key ?? "your-key");
        } else if (mode === "CBC") {
          result = DESUtil.decryptCBC(
            content,
            key ?? "your-key",
            iv ?? "your-iv-",
            (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
            (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
          );
        } else if (mode === "CFB") {
          result = DESUtil.decryptCFB(
            content,
            key ?? "your-key",
            iv ?? "your-iv-",
            (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
            (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
          );
        } else if (mode === "OFB") {
          result = DESUtil.decryptOFB(
            content,
            key ?? "your-key",
            iv ?? "your-iv-",
            (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
            (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
          );
        } else if (mode === "CTR") {
          result = DESUtil.decryptCTR(
            content,
            key ?? "your-key",
            iv ?? "your-iv-",
            (padding ?? "Pkcs7") as PaddingMode,
            (inputFormat ?? "base64") as OutputFormat
          );
        }
        return {
          content: [
            {
              type: "text",
              text: result,
            },
          ],
        };
      }
    );
  • DESUtil.decryptECB: Helper function for ECB mode decryption, called by the handler when mode='ECB' (default). Uses CryptoJS.DES.decrypt.
    static decryptECB(
      ciphertext: string,
      key: string,
      padding: PaddingMode = "Pkcs7",
      inputFormat: OutputFormat = "base64"
    ): string {
      const keyHex = CryptoJS.enc.Utf8.parse(key);
      let decrypted;
    
      if (inputFormat === "hex") {
        const ciphertextHex = CryptoJS.enc.Hex.parse(ciphertext);
        const ciphertextParams = CryptoJS.lib.CipherParams.create({
          ciphertext: ciphertextHex,
        });
        decrypted = CryptoJS.DES.decrypt(ciphertextParams, keyHex, {
          mode: CryptoJS.mode.ECB,
          padding: CryptoJS.pad[padding],
        });
      } else {
        decrypted = CryptoJS.DES.decrypt(ciphertext, keyHex, {
          mode: CryptoJS.mode.ECB,
          padding: CryptoJS.pad[padding],
        });
      }
    
      return decrypted.toString(CryptoJS.enc.Utf8);
    }
  • src/index.ts:17-17 (registration)
    Top-level call to registerDESTool, which registers the 'des_decrypt' tool among others.
    registerDESTool(server);
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. 'decrypt text with des' implies a transformation operation but reveals nothing about security implications, error handling, performance characteristics, or output format. For a cryptographic tool with no annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in behavioral disclosure.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Extremely concise at just 4 words with zero wasted language. However, this conciseness comes at the cost of under-specification - it's too brief to be truly helpful. The structure is front-loaded but lacks necessary detail.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a cryptographic decryption tool with 6 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'des' means, doesn't mention the sibling tools, doesn't describe the return value format, and provides no context about security or usage considerations.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents all 6 parameters. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what's already in the schema. According to scoring rules, baseline is 3 when schema coverage is high (>80%) even with no param info in description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'decrypt text with des' clearly states the verb (decrypt) and resource (text) but is vague about scope and doesn't differentiate from siblings. It doesn't specify what 'des' means (Data Encryption Standard) or how it differs from aes_decrypt, though the tool name provides some context.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like aes_decrypt or des_encrypt. The description provides no context about appropriate use cases, prerequisites, or comparisons with sibling tools in the cryptographic suite.

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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