Server Quality Checklist

Tool Scores

• calculateC
  2.6/5.0
  Behavior2/5

  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 only states 'Perform basic mathematical operations' without mentioning error handling (e.g., division by zero), output format, or any constraints like rate limits or permissions. This leaves significant gaps in understanding the tool's behavior.

  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 a single, efficient sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded and clear in its brevity, though it could be more informative. Every word earns its place, but it might be too concise given the lack of other details.

  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?

  Given the complexity (a mathematical tool with 3 parameters) and no annotations or output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what the tool returns, error conditions, or usage context, leaving the agent with insufficient information for reliable invocation.

  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 input schema fully documents the parameters (operation, x, y) with descriptions and an enum for operation. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, such as examples or edge cases. Baseline 3 is appropriate as the schema does the heavy lifting.

  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 'Perform basic mathematical operations' states what the tool does in general terms but is vague about scope and specifics. It mentions 'basic mathematical operations' which aligns with the name 'calculate', but doesn't specify what types of operations or distinguish it from sibling tools like 'add' (which might be a more specific operation).

  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 doesn't mention sibling tools like 'add' or 'greet', nor does it specify contexts or exclusions for usage. The agent must infer usage solely from the tool name and parameters.

  Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

• addC
  2.9/5.0
  Behavior2/5

  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 states the action ('add') but doesn't describe any behavioral traits such as error handling, performance characteristics, side effects, or output format. For a tool with no annotations, this is a significant gap in transparency.

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

  Conciseness5/5

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

  The description is extremely concise ('Add two numbers together')—a single sentence with zero waste. It's front-loaded with the core purpose, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly. Every word earns its place by directly conveying the tool's function.

  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?

  Given the tool's simplicity (2 parameters, no annotations, no output schema), the description is incomplete. It lacks information on behavioral aspects (e.g., what happens with non-numeric inputs, overflow handling) and output expectations. While the schema covers parameters well, the description doesn't compensate for missing annotations or output details, leaving gaps for agent understanding.

  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?

  The input schema has 100% description coverage, with clear parameter descriptions ('First number to add', 'Second number to add'). The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, as it only restates the tool's purpose without detailing parameter usage or constraints. Baseline 3 is appropriate given the schema does the heavy lifting.

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

  Purpose4/5

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

  The description 'Add two numbers together' clearly states the tool's function with a specific verb ('add') and resource ('two numbers'). It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'calculate' (which might do more complex operations) and 'greet' (which is unrelated). However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from potential sibling arithmetic tools beyond naming the operation.

  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 doesn't mention sibling tools like 'calculate' or specify use cases (e.g., for simple addition only). There's no context about prerequisites, limitations, or when not to use it, leaving the agent to infer usage from the tool name alone.

  Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

• greetB
  3.1/5.0
  Behavior2/5

  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 states the tool 'generates' a greeting, implying a read-only or computational operation, but doesn't clarify if it's idempotent, has side effects, requires authentication, or handles errors. For a tool with no annotation coverage, this leaves key behavioral traits unspecified.

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

  Conciseness5/5

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

  The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any wasted words. It's front-loaded and appropriately sized for a simple tool, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.

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

  Completeness3/5

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

  Given the tool's low complexity (2 parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is minimally complete. It states what the tool does but lacks usage guidelines and behavioral details, which are important even for simple tools. Without an output schema, it doesn't explain return values, though this is less critical here.

  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?

  The description adds no parameter semantics beyond what the input schema provides. With 100% schema description coverage, the schema already documents both parameters ('name' and 'language') with descriptions and an enum for 'language'. The baseline is 3 since the schema does the heavy lifting, and the description doesn't compensate with additional context.

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

  Purpose4/5

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

  The description clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb ('Generate') and resource ('personalized greeting'), making it immediately understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like 'add' or 'calculate', which appear unrelated but could potentially overlap in some contexts (e.g., if 'add' could add greetings).

  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 doesn't mention any prerequisites, contexts where it's appropriate, or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage based solely on the purpose. This is a significant gap for effective tool selection.

  Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.