pdf_to_word
PDF to Word — Convert a PDF to an editable Word document (.docx) using LibreOffice. [category: pdf]
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file | Yes | Input file (PDF) |
PDF to Word — Convert a PDF to an editable Word document (.docx) using LibreOffice. [category: pdf]
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| file | Yes | Input file (PDF) |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate this is not read-only and not destructive, and the description adds that conversion is performed via LibreOffice and produces a .docx. It does not describe side effects, file handling, or limitations, but for a simple conversion tool the annotation coverage is sufficient to establish the basic safety profile.
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 a single efficient sentence that states purpose, output, and implementation detail, with the action front-loaded. The category tag is minimal and does not add clutter.
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?
For a simple one-parameter conversion tool, the description in combination with the schema is nearly complete. It specifies the input, output, and tool behavior. It does not describe the response format, but no output schema exists and the converted .docx result is strongly implied by the description.
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?
The schema has 100% coverage for the single 'file' parameter with its type and description ('Input file (PDF)'). The tool description adds no additional parameter-level details such as size limits or format constraints, so the baseline of 3 applies.
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 clearly states the operation (convert), the input resource (PDF), and the output format (editable Word document .docx). It also names the underlying implementation (LibreOffice), which distinguishes it from generic conversion tools and from sibling PDF extraction tools like pdf_to_text or pdf_to_images.
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?
The description clearly implies the use case: when you need an editable Word document from a PDF. It does not explicitly list alternatives or exclusions, but the purpose is unambiguous and the format detail (.docx) helps prevent confusion with pdf_to_text or pdf_to_images.
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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Multiple tool pairs are near-identical: octopus_mkdir/octopus_make_folder and octopus_move/octopus_move_file are literal duplicates, analyze_hash/generate_hash both compute hashes, convert_word_to_pdf overlaps convert_document, and photo_compress/photo_compress_to_size plus pdf_thumbnails/pdf_to_images have fuzzy boundaries. The descriptions are detailed and cross-reference each other helpfully, but at 144 tools an agent will regularly misselect.
The dominant {category}_{verb}_{object} snake_case pattern (pdf_*, photo_*, convert_*, analyze_*, media_*) is largely consistent and predictable. However, outliers like chatwithyourpdf and describe_image break the category-prefix convention, and the octopus namespace mixes bare verbs (read, write, mkdir) with verb_noun forms (make_folder, move_file, search_meta) inconsistently.
144 tools is an extreme count for any MCP server. The broad scope (PDF, photo, video, audio, conversion, analysis, generation, file storage, web, e-sign) justifies some volume, but the count is inflated by batch and inspect variants (pdf_to_excel + batch + inspect), duplicate tools, and overlapping converters. An agent faces an overwhelming selection surface.
Per-domain coverage is remarkably deep: PDF spans merge/split/compress/protect/unlock/metadata/OCR/watermark and bidirectional conversion; photo covers editing, format conversion, face handling, OCR, and collage; file storage has full CRUD plus search. Minor gaps exist (no audio transcription, no video metadata editing, no deletion of PDF pages is actually covered via pdf_delete_pages) but the surface has no dead ends for its declared domains.