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number_fact

Retrieve an interesting fact about any number. Choose from trivia, math, date, or year facts to uncover numerical curiosities.

Instructions

Get an interesting fact about a number.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
numberYes
typeNotrivia, math, date, year
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. It mentions nothing about behavior (e.g., whether facts are random, cached, rate-limited, or sourced from a specific API). The description adds virtually no behavioral information.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely short (one sentence) with no wasted words. However, it is under-specified for the tool's purpose, making it insufficiently informative.

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 no output schema, no annotations, and only 2 parameters, the description is completely inadequate. It does not explain what type of fact is returned, how to interpret the response, or any other useful context.

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 only 50% (only 'type' has a description in the schema). The tool description does not explain the 'number' parameter or add meaning beyond the schema. For low coverage, the description should compensate, but it does not.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Get an interesting fact about a number.' It uses a specific verb and resource, distinguishing it from siblings as there is no other number fact tool.

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. With a large sibling list but no comparable tool, the description does not provide context for appropriate usage or exclude other tools.

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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