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Read-onlyIdempotent

Read the user's saved notes and check-ins on one person, newest first. Use before a 1:1 or with prep_meeting. Read-only; costs 1 unit.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum rows to return (1-100, default 20).
personYesWhose notes to read. Accepts a profile id, an exact email, or a full name. If a name matches more than one person the tool asks which one instead of guessing.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
notesNoNotes, newest first.
personNoWho the notes are about.
profile_idNoProfile id of that person.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "notes": {
      +      "description": "Notes, newest first.",
      +      "items": {
      +        "additionalProperties": {},
      +        "type": "object"
      +      },
      +      "type": "array"
      +    },
      +    "person": {
      +      "description": "Who the notes are about.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "profile_id": {
      +      "description": "Profile id of that person.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. Changed6 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / default
      Added value: +20
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / description
      Added value: +"Maximum rows to return (1-100, default 20)."
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / maximum
      Added value: +100
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / minimum
      Added value: +1
    • changedInput schema / properties / limit / type
      Previous value: -"number"New value: +"integer"
    • addedInput schema / properties / person / description
      Added value: +"Whose notes to read. Accepts a profile id, an exact email, or a full name. If a name matches more than one person the tool asks which one instead of guessing."
  3. Added

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive, and closed-world, so safety is covered. The description adds value the annotations cannot: a cost signal ('costs 1 unit') and deterministic ordering ('newest first'), both of which matter for planning and budgeting calls.

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?

Two sentences with zero filler, front-loading the resource, scope, and ordering before the usage hint. Every clause earns its place.

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

Completeness5/5

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

An output schema exists, so return shape needs no explanation, and the description covers scope, ordering, cost, and usage context. Nothing an agent needs in order to call this correctly is missing.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents 'person' (id/email/name plus disambiguation behavior) and 'limit' (1-100, default 20). The description only echoes the person scoping and ordering, adding no syntax or format detail beyond the schema; baseline 3 applies.

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

Purpose5/5

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

States a specific verb and resource ('Read the user's saved notes and check-ins'), scopes it to one person, and specifies ordering ('newest first'). An agent can distinguish this from siblings like prep_meeting or add_note without opening any schema.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Gives explicit context ('Use before a 1:1') and names a companion tool ('with prep_meeting'), which tells the agent when this belongs in a workflow. It does not state when-not to use it or name a competing alternative, so it falls short of a 5.

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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