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OCOLO Project Requests

How OCOLO works and broker etiquette

get_broker_guidance
Read-onlyIdempotent

Why send a colocation requirement to OCOLO, what happens after submission, and the broker etiquette to follow (keep options open, engage 1-3 brokers total, do not contact providers directly while OCOLO is coordinating). Read this before submit_project_request.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already mark it readOnly and idempotent; the description adds that the content includes process steps and broker etiquette and that it should be consumed before submission. This is sufficient context for an informational tool and does not contradict the annotations.

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 description is a single sentence, but every clause carries useful information. It could be broken into clearer segments, yet there is no wasted content.

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 parameterless, output-schema-less informational tool, the description tells the agent exactly what content will be provided and when to read it. Nothing critical is missing to invoke or route the tool correctly.

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?

There are no parameters, so the schema fully covers the input surface. The description appropriately adds no parameter-specific detail because none exists.

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 clearly explains this tool provides guidance on why to send a colocation requirement and broker etiquette, and the name/title reinforce that. It distinguishes itself from submit_project_request with the 'Read this before' instruction, though it does not explicitly differentiate from get_project_request_status.

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?

It gives an explicit usage condition: read before submit_project_request. It does not mention get_project_request_status or state when not to use the tool, so the exclusionary guidance is incomplete.

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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