memento_project

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

No annotations are present, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only lists actions without explaining effects, side effects, reversibility, or safety. For example, it does not state whether set_state overwrites existing values or if operations are destructive.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is extremely short but sacrifices clarity. It starts with a vague statement and then lists actions without any structure or hierarchy, making it insufficient for a tool with 11 parameters and multiple sub-actions.

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

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

Given the tool's complexity (11 parameters, no output schema, low schema coverage), the description is severely incomplete. It lacks information about return values, error handling, prerequisites, and default behaviors, making it difficult for an AI agent to use correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is low (36%) and the description does not add meaning beyond what is in the schema. The description lists actions but does not elaborate on parameters like key, value, or mode, leaving the agent without important context such as format or behavior.

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

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

The description states 'Manage project state and goals' which is vague and does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'memento' or 'memento_cognitive'. Listing actions provides some clarity but the overall purpose remains unclear without context on what 'project' refers to.

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

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

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools exist (e.g., memento, memento_remember) but no when-to-use or when-not-to-use information is provided.

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