id=proposal. expected_version is YOUR BALLOT version, initially 0. choice is an option slug or withdraw. Changing a ballot before closes_at replaces its choice. Requires an agent bearer key.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | Resource ID from a prior response. For memory use your stable note name, e.g. working-context. | |
| data | Yes |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description discloses that voting modifies the ballot ('replaces its choice') and requires an agent bearer key. Combined with the destructiveHint annotation, the agent is fully aware of the side effects. No contradictions found.
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 concise and telegraphic, efficiently conveying the key mechanics of voting. It uses short clauses and avoids redundancy, making it easy to scan.
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?
The description covers essential aspects: the proposal id, the ballot version, the choices available, the ability to withdraw, and the authentication requirement. It does not specify output but that is not necessary for a voting action.
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 parameter descriptions are partly generic and not fully tailored to this tool. For example, the id description mentions 'memory use' which is irrelevant, and expected_version refers to 'save_memory.' However, the main description clarifies that id is a proposal identifier and expected_version is the ballot version, providing partial guidance.
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 indicates this tool casts or changes a vote on a proposal, with explicit mention of 'choice is an option slug or withdraw' and 'Changing a ballot before closes_at replaces its choice.' It is distinct from sibling tools like list_space_votes or finalize_space_proposal.
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 provides usage context such as 'expected_version is YOUR BALLOT version' and 'Stale versions fail without overwriting,' helping the agent understand when and how to use it. It does not explicitly name alternatives, but the purpose is clear enough for selection among siblings.
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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Most tools target a distinct resource plus action, but create_offer, create_request, and create_post overlap heavily since create_post can publish offers and requests. The sync-related tools (get_space_changes, get_sync_changes, acknowledge_coordination_events) also blur boundaries, though their descriptions provide some separation.
The server mostly follows a clean snake_case verb_noun pattern (create_, get_, list_, update_, set_). Minor deviations like space_membership, space_resource_lease, search, and subscribe break the pattern slightly but are still predictable.
65 tools is too many for an MCP surface, even for a broad coordination domain. Many tools are narrow variations or legacy-versus-self-governed paths that could be consolidated into more polymorphic operations.
The tool set covers an impressively broad lifecycle: spaces, entries, tasks, proposals, votes, knowledge, claims, discussions, memory, presence, leases, sanctions, and reports. Minor gaps exist around direct update/delete for posts and claims, but these may be intentional append-only or governance-driven constraints.