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thinkneo_start_trace

Start a new agent observability trace. Creates a session that tracks all tool calls, model calls, decisions, and errors for an AI agent run. Returns a session_id to use with thinkneo_log_event and thinkneo_end_trace. Requires authentication.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
metadataNoOptional dict with additional context (e.g., {"task": "email-draft", "user_id": "u123"})
agent_nameYesName of the agent being traced (e.g., 'marketing-agent', 'support-bot')
agent_typeNoType of agent: 'assistant', 'autonomous', 'workflow', 'pipeline', or 'generic'generic

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The description adds context beyond annotations by noting 'Requires authentication' and stating that it 'Creates a session' and returns a session_id. It also describes the tracking scope (all tool calls, model calls, decisions, errors). Annotations already indicate non-read-only, so no contradiction; the description complements them.

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 two sentences, front-loaded with the primary action, and includes only essential information: what it does, return value, companion tools, and authentication. Every sentence contributes value without redundancy.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the tool's simple role in the trace lifecycle and the presence of an output schema (not shown here but indicated), the description covers the key aspects: purpose, return, and next steps. It could mention cleanup or error handling, but for a start-trace tool it is sufficiently complete.

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%, and each parameter already has descriptive text (agent_name, agent_type, metadata). The description adds no further parameter-specific guidance, so it stays at the baseline 3.

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 function: 'Start a new agent observability trace. Creates a session...' It specifies the action (start), the resource (trace/session), and the context (tracks tool calls, model calls, decisions, errors). It also distinguishes from siblings by mentioning the returned session_id and the companion tools thinkneo_log_event and thinkneo_end_trace.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage as the first step in tracing, explicitly naming thinkneo_log_event and thinkneo_end_trace as subsequent tools. It does not explicitly state when not to use it or list alternative tools for different scenarios, but the companion-tool reference provides clear guidance.

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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TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Disambiguation2/5

Many tools have overlapping purposes, such as the multiple safety-check tools (thinkneo_check, thinkneo_detect_injection, thinkneo_evaluate_guardrail) and the many cost/reporting tools (thinkneo_agent_roi, thinkneo_decision_cost, thinkneo_business_impact). An agent would struggle to reliably pick the correct tool for a given intent. The boundaries between dashboard, audit, and reporting tools are particularly fuzzy.

Naming Consistency2/5

All tools share the thinkneo_ prefix, but the remaining naming is inconsistent: some follow verb_noun (check_spend, list_alerts), some use noun_verb (compliance_generate, alert_rule_create), and others are bare nouns (business_impact, cache_status). This mix makes it hard to predict tool names based on action and object.

Tool Count1/5

With 68 tools, this is an extremely large surface area, far beyond the typical 3-15 well-scoped set and even beyond the 25+ heavy threshold. Even for a comprehensive enterprise platform, the sheer number overwhelms an agent's ability to choose effectively. It feels like a kitchen-sink approach rather than a curated toolkit.

Completeness3/5

The toolset covers a wide range of governance, observability, and cost-management features, but there are notable lifecycle gaps: SLAs can be defined but not updated or deleted, alert rules lack an update operation, and registry entries have no remove/unpublish. Also, policy management is limited to checking, with no create/update tool. The memory tools feel out of place and lack a delete operation.