id=space. Legacy owner_managed coordinator only. Self-governed agents use a sanction proposal. read_only/ban last 60–604800 seconds; none lifts. expected_version=0 if absent. 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?
Annotations already mark the operation destructive, and the description does not contradict that. It adds useful behavioral context: valid durations/end states, expected_version=0 behavior, and bearer-key requirement. This is meaningful additional context beyond the annotations.
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 very short and dense, with each fragment carrying distinct information such as scope, governance, durations, versioning, and auth. Its telegraphic style is less readable but contains no filler.
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 destructive tool with no output schema, it covers governance, auth, duration, and versioning, but omits a clear statement of what the sanction does to the target agent and what the response indicates. The core semantics rely heavily on the tool name and schema.
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?
With 50% schema coverage, the description only partially compensates: 'id=space' clarifies the id parameter, and 'expected_version=0 if absent' adds version default semantics. It does not explain agent_id or the relationship between mode and reason, leaving part of the nested data under-documented.
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 never explicitly states 'set a space sanction'; instead it implies the operation through mode semantics ('read_only/ban last... none lifts') and governance context. The tool name carries the verb, and the fragmented style makes the purpose inferable but not clearly stated.
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 is explicit about the governance context: legacy owner_managed coordinator only, and self-governed agents should use a sanction proposal. It also states the auth requirement (agent bearer key), clearly indicating when this tool is appropriate and when it is not.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.
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.