to_kebab_case
Convert text to kebab-case.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | Yes | Text to convert |
Convert text to kebab-case.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | Yes | Text to convert |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as how non-alphanumeric characters are handled, whether the output is guaranteed to be lowercase, or any other conversion details. With no annotations, the agent lacks critical behavioral context.
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 extremely short (4 words), which makes it concise but at the cost of being informative. It is not verbose, but it could be slightly expanded to cover key behavioral details without becoming wordy.
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 conversion tool, the description is minimally sufficient given the schema covers the parameter. However, the lack of output schema and sibling differentiation means an agent might choose the wrong tool without additional context.
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 (one parameter 'text' with description 'Text to convert'), so the description does not need to add much. However, it adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema provides—no examples or constraints.
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 'Convert text to kebab-case.' clearly states the action and resource, but it does not differentiate this tool from the sibling 'kebab_case' or other case conversion tools like 'to_snake_case', 'to_camel_case', etc. The purpose is clear in isolation but ambiguous among many similar tools.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus the many other case conversion alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, edge cases, or scenarios where this tool is preferred.
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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Many tools have overlapping purposes, such as multiple random generators (random_integer, random_number), duplicate hashing functions (hash_md5, md5_checksum), and near-identical tools (compare, compare_2, compare_decimals). The sheer number of tools and lack of clear boundaries make it difficult for an agent to differentiate.
Naming is highly inconsistent. There are duplicate tools with different names (camel_case vs to_camel_case, slug vs slugify), arbitrary suffixes like '_2', and mixing of patterns (e.g., generate_password vs password_entropy). No clear convention is followed.
With 572 tools, the server is massively overpopulated for any coherent purpose. It includes trivial endpoints (true_endpoint, null, hello_world) and numerous duplicates, far exceeding a well-scoped utility set.
While the server covers many domains (math, strings, dates, colors, etc.), the presence of duplicate and trivial tools indicates a lack of thoughtful curation. There are gaps in basic operations (e.g., no dedicated file or network tools), and many tools are redundant.