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Search processes, steps, participants and resources.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, yet it says nothing about match semantics, ranking, result limits, or pagination. It only names the domains searched, leaving the search behavior opaque.

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?

One sentence, no redundancy, purpose front-loaded. Nothing wastes the agent's attention, even if the content is thin.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a search tool with no annotations, no output schema, and an undocumented query parameter, this leaves the agent guessing about result shape and query form. A few more clauses on matching and returns would be needed for adequacy.

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?

Schema coverage is 0% and the single parameter is bare (`q: string`). The description never explains what q accepts — free text, keywords, IDs, syntax — so the schema gap goes unmitigated.

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

Purpose3/5

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

States a verb (search) and enumerates the searchable entity types (processes, steps, participants, resources), which is more than a tautology. However, it offers no differentiation from lookup siblings like get_process or get_outline, so an agent cannot tell when search beats a direct fetch.

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?

No when-to-use guidance, no mention of alternatives, no prerequisite or scope constraints. The agent must infer that this is the free-text entry point rather than a getter.

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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