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memory_workflow_save

Save a reusable workflow or procedure with named steps and an optional category, enabling AI agents to recall and apply it across sessions.

Instructions

Save a reusable workflow or procedure.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
stepsYes
categoryNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.9.1

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
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 burden of disclosing behavioral traits. It does not state whether saving overwrites an existing workflow, whether a workflow with the same name is rejected, what side effects occur, or what the response contains. The vague 'Save' verb implies a write operation but lacks necessary detail.

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, tightly worded sentence with no filler or repetition. It is front-loaded with the action and object, but it is arguably too sparse to serve as a fully self-contained tool guide.

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?

Given the absence of annotations and 0% schema description coverage, the description is incomplete. An agent cannot confidently determine how to format 'steps', whether saving replaces existing data, or when this tool should be chosen over other memory-saving tools. The output schema exists, so return-value details are less critical, but the usage and behavioral gaps remain significant.

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 description coverage is 0%, and the description does not compensate by explaining the meaning or format of 'name', 'steps', or 'category'. The phrase 'reusable workflow or procedure' loosely implies that 'steps' contains procedural content, but the description does not clarify structure, allowed values, or how category is used.

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 states a specific action ('Save') and target resource ('reusable workflow or procedure'), making the core purpose clear. It does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like memory_workflow_get or memory_workflow_list, but the save action is inherently distinct from retrieval operations.

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?

The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as memory_add, memory_personal_add, or memory_workflow_list. There is no mention of prerequisites, recommended conditions, or situations where a different workflow-related tool would be more appropriate.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.