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bear_context_status

Read-onlyIdempotent

Check context library health and stats: note count, external files, inbox items, tokens, sync time, group breakdown, and warnings for stale or oversized data.

Instructions

Get context library health and stats: Bear note count, external file count, inbox count, total tokens, last sync time, group breakdown, and warnings (stale cache, expired externals, oversized files, untriaged inbox items).

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "bear_context_status"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv0.4.19Apr 13, 2026

TDQS

A4.1/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, indicating a safe read operation. The description adds value by detailing what health and stats are returned, including warnings like stale cache and oversized files, which goes beyond 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 that efficiently lists multiple health metrics in a structured comma-separated format. It is concise but could be slightly shorter; however, it earns its place by providing essential details.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given no parameters and no output schema, the description covers the tool's functionality comprehensively, listing all major health indicators and warnings. It is complete for a health-status tool, though it could clarify return format.

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?

The input schema has no parameters, so schema coverage is 100%. The description compensates fully by explaining the tool's behavior and output structure, leaving no ambiguity about what the tool does without parameters.

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 uses specific verbs ('Get') and resources ('context library health and stats'), listing concrete items such as note count, file count, inbox count, etc. It clearly distinguishes from siblings like 'bear_health_check' by focusing on the context library specifically.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies usage for checking context library status but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'bear_health_check' or 'bear_context_search'. No exclusions or alternatives are mentioned.

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