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Search the governance building blocks by type: guidance (177), rules (617), policies (283), standards (432), strategies (75), schema (11), properties (790), experiences (46), lifecycle (29).

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoFree text over title, summary, tags, and body.
pageNoPage number, 1-based (default 1). Use with `limit` to walk a long list.
sortNoOrder when there is no `q`: "default" (dated content newest first, the rest A-Z), "title" (A-Z) or "date" (newest first). A `q` always orders by relevance.
tagsNoTag slugs; match any by default.
typeYesBuilding-block type: guidance, rules, policies, standards, strategies, schema, properties, experiences or lifecycle.
limitNoResults per page, 1-100 (default 25).
matchNoHow multiple `tags` combine: "any" (default, at least one) or "all" (every tag).any
fieldsNoReturn only these keys on each record, e.g. ["slug","title","url"].
contextNoOptional: why you are asking. One sentence — the task you are trying to complete, or what you expect to get back. Never included in the answer and never used to rank; it is read only when a result turns out to be wrong, which is when knowing the intent is what makes the report actionable.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed6 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / fields / description
      Added value: +"Return only these keys on each record, e.g. [\"slug\",\"title\",\"url\"]."
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / description
      Added value: +"Results per page, 1-100 (default 25)."
    • addedInput schema / properties / match / description
      Added value: +"How multiple `tags` combine: \"any\" (default, at least one) or \"all\" (every tag)."
    • addedInput schema / properties / page / description
      Added value: +"Page number, 1-based (default 1). Use with `limit` to walk a long list."
    • addedInput schema / properties / sort / description
      Added value: +"Order when there is no `q`: \"default\" (dated content newest first, the rest A-Z), \"title\" (A-Z) or \"date\" (newest first). A `q` always orders by relevance."
    • addedInput schema / properties / type / description
      Added value: +"Building-block type: guidance, rules, policies, standards, strategies, schema, properties, experiences or lifecycle."
  2. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / context
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Optional: why you are asking. One sentence — the task you are trying to complete, or what you expect to get back. Never included in the answer and never used to rank; it is read only when a result turns out to be wrong, which is when knowing the intent is what makes the report actionable.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  3. First observed

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=false, so safety is covered. The description adds the per-type corpus distribution and implies a paginated list, but says nothing about result shape, maximum result counts, or ordering behavior beyond what the schema carries.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single front-loaded sentence that names the purpose first and then the type facet. The parenthetical counts are dense but informative rather than filler; slightly bulky but nothing is wasted.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a read-only search tool with 9 fully documented parameters and a default limit of 25, the description is adequate but thin: it never mentions pagination, result ordering, or what a returned building block contains, and no output schema exists to fill that gap. Enough to call it, not enough to fully predict behavior.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all nine parameters in detail. The description only reinforces the `type` enum with counts, adding marginal value (knowing which types are large) but no syntax or format detail beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb (search) and resource (governance building blocks) and enumerates the type facet with result counts, which scopes the tool clearly. It does not explicitly distinguish itself from the singular sibling get_building_block or the other find_* tools, so it falls short of a 5.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

Usage is implied by 'search ... by type', and the type list tells the agent what dimension to filter on, but there is no explicit when-to-use, when-not-to-use, or alternative routing (e.g. versus get_building_block for a known slug). The agent must infer the search-vs-fetch boundary.

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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