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Tell the teacher

tell_teacher

Tell the teacher anything: something you saw, something you did, or a question.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "message": "<message>"
    },
    "name": "tell_teacher"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
messageYesWhat you tell the teacher.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare that it is not read-only, not destructive, and closed-world. The description confirms a communication action and allowed content but does not explain delivery, whether the teacher responds, or any side effects beyond the obvious message send.

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?

A single front-loaded sentence with no filler; the purpose and content examples are immediate.

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?

For a one-parameter communication tool with complete schema coverage and safety annotations, the description gives enough to invoke it correctly. It is slightly thin on post-call behavior and sibling routing, but no output schema exists to require return-value explanation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema documents the message parameter and its max length. The description adds useful semantics by defining the kinds of content appropriate for the message: observations, actions, or questions.

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 (Tell) and a specific recipient (the teacher), and gives content examples such as something seen, something done, or a question. It does not explicitly differentiate this from sibling communication tools such as talk or pass_note.

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?

The examples imply when to use it—reporting observations, actions, or asking a question—but there is no explicit when-not guidance or comparison to alternatives.

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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