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MCP Math Server

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farey_sequence_properties

Analyze comprehensive properties of Farey sequence F_n to understand its arithmetic structure and relationships between fractions.

Instructions

Analyze comprehensive properties of Farey sequence F_n. (Domain: arithmetic, Category: farey_sequences)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. The description only states 'Analyze comprehensive properties' without explaining what analysis means, what output to expect, whether it's read-only or has side effects, performance characteristics, or error conditions. This is inadequate for a tool with no annotation coverage.

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?

The description is very concise with just one sentence plus domain/category tags. It's front-loaded with the main purpose statement. While efficient, it may be too brief given the lack of other documentation, but within itself, it wastes no words.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the complexity of Farey sequence analysis, zero annotation coverage, 0% schema description coverage, and no output schema, the description is completely inadequate. It doesn't explain what 'comprehensive properties' means, what format results come in, or any behavioral aspects. This leaves the agent with insufficient information to use the tool effectively.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, meaning the single parameter 'n' is completely undocumented in the schema. The description provides no information about what 'n' represents (order of the Farey sequence? upper bound?), its valid range, or its semantic meaning. With zero coverage and no compensation in the description, this is a significant gap.

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 states the tool 'Analyze comprehensive properties of Farey sequence F_n', which provides a verb ('analyze') and resource ('Farey sequence F_n'), but it's vague about what 'comprehensive properties' entails. It distinguishes from siblings by specifying the domain/category, but lacks specificity about what analysis is performed compared to other farey-related tools like 'farey_sequence' or 'farey_neighbors'.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It mentions 'Domain: arithmetic, Category: farey_sequences' which gives some context, but offers no explicit when/when-not instructions or references to sibling tools for comparison, leaving usage decisions unclear.

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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