@classmethod
def compute_info(cls, val):
    """
        Compute the new information for this provider

        The computed value should be returned and will then be accessible directly as cls.INFO.
        This information will be printed by the client when describing this metadata provider

        Parameters
        ----------
        val : str
            Provider specific information used in computing the new information. For example, this
            can be a path.

        Returns
        -------
        str :
            Value to be set to INFO
        """
    return ''
