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Finish a checklist

finish_checklist
Idempotent

Complete the walkthrough and get the result by sections and the link to the report with recommendations.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
checklist_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=false. The description adds that the call completes the walkthrough and returns sectioned results plus a report link, which is useful given there is no output schema. However, it does not describe side effects such as whether the checklist locks, whether answers must already be saved, or what errors can occur.

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?

The definition is a single short sentence with no filler, and it front-loads the action before the outcome. The phrasing 'by sections and the link to the report' is slightly awkward but still compact.

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?

With one required parameter, no output schema, and no schema descriptions, the definition should clarify checklist_id sourcing, prerequisites, and what 'sections' means. It provides a useful outcome hint and report-link mention but leaves these operational details missing.

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

Parameters2/5

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

The only parameter, checklist_id, is undocumented in both the schema (0% description coverage) and the tool description. The description never explains which checklist identifier to pass or where to obtain it, for example from my_checklists.

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 names the action ('Complete the walkthrough') and the outcome ('get the result by sections and the link to the report'), so the tool's purpose is clear. It does not explicitly distinguish finishing from sibling tools like save_checklist_answers or checklist_questions, 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 Guidelines2/5

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

There is no explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance, and no mention of related siblings such as save_checklist_answers or my_checklists. The final-step intent is only implied by the word 'Complete'.

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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