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Ask ORA, SoapBox's Scripture study aid, a Bible or faith question. Returns a grounded answer that cites public-domain (KJV) passages, plus the citations used. ORA is a STUDY AID — not a pastor, counselor, or therapist; for personal crises or pastoral/medical needs it points to a trusted pastor or professional. Use this for explanatory/study questions ('what does Romans 8 teach about...', 'where does the Bible discuss...'); use get_verse when you just need a verse's text.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
questionYesA Bible or faith study question in natural language.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed4 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / question / description
      Previous value: -"The Bible or faith question to ask ORA (max 1000 chars)."New value: +"A Bible or faith study question in natural language."
    • addedInput schema / properties / question / examples
      Added value: +[
+  "What does Romans 8 teach about suffering?",
+  "Where does the Bible discuss forgiveness?"
+]
    • addedInput schema / properties / question / maxLength
      Added value: +1000
    • addedInput schema / properties / question / minLength
      Added value: +3
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the annotations (readOnlyHint=true, openWorldHint=true), the description discloses the response format (grounded answer with public-domain KJV citations) and the tool's scope as a study aid, not a substitute for pastoral or professional care. This adds meaningful behavioral context not present in annotations.

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?

The description is concise and well-structured: it front-loads the action and result, then adds critical limitations and usage guidance. Every sentence serves a purpose with no redundancy or fluff.

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?

For a tool with one parameter, no output schema, and relevant annotations, the description comprehensively covers what the tool does, what it returns, its limitations, and when to use it. It is complete enough for an agent to select and invoke the tool correctly without external documentation.

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?

The input schema already fully describes the single parameter 'question' (a natural-language Bible/faith study question) with examples and length constraints, achieving 100% coverage. The description does not add additional parameter-level detail, so the baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description clearly states a specific action (ask ORA a Bible or faith question) and the resource (SoapBox's Scripture study aid), with a distinct outcome (returns grounded answer citing KJV passages plus citations). It also explicitly differentiates from the sibling tool get_verse, making its purpose unmistakable.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

The description provides explicit when-to-use guidance for explanatory/study questions and names the alternative (get_verse) for simple verse lookups. It also clarifies limitations, directing users to trusted professionals for personal crises, which prevents misuse.

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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