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emem_tools
Read-onlyIdempotent

Discover and access all tools in the emem MCP server by name, query, or category. Use this tool first to find the right for Earth observation, search, embedding, and verification tasks.

Instructions

The map of emem's tool surface, and the only tool you need to find the rest. Returns the working loop in the order you walk it (name a thing, ground it, cite it, resolve it, verify it, check for drift), then every other tool grouped by the question it answers, each with its one-line trigger. Pass name to get one tool's full input schema and a runnable example, so you can use a tool without loading all of the descriptors into context. This endpoint advertises the core loop only; the Earth-observation, search, embedding and log tools are catalogued here and remain callable by name.

When to use: Call this FIRST when you do not know which emem tool answers the question, or when you need a capability you cannot see in your tool list. This responder advertises a small core loop by default rather than its full catalog, so a tool being absent from your list does not mean it is absent from the server. Pass q to search by topic (ndvi, cloud, flood, verify), name for one tool's exact schema, or no arguments for the whole map. If you want the full catalog registered as callable tools instead, reconnect to the /mcp/full endpoint; for a one-shot answer without picking a primitive at all, use emem_ask.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
qNoFree-text filter over tool names, titles and trigger text, e.g. `ndvi`, `cloud`, `flood`, `verify`, `token`.
nameNoReturn the full descriptor for exactly this tool (input schema, runnable example, annotations), e.g. `emem_ndvi`. Use this when you already know the name and want its schema without loading the whole catalog.
tierNoWhich slice to list. Defaults to `all`, so this tool shows the whole surface even when the endpoint advertises only the core loop.
shapeNoFilter by what the answer looks like, which is usually the real question. `scalar` is one number at one address; `raster` is a gridded field over an area; `timeseries` is a value per timestep; `vector` is a learned embedding; `identity` is a canonical name for a thing; `token` is a citation handle; `proof` checks one.
bundleNoFilter by the job you are doing. Call with no arguments first to see each bundle and its size.
categoryNoFilter to one category.
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations already mark it as read-only and idempotent. The description adds valuable context: it advertises only the core loop by default, that missing tools from list doesn't mean missing from server, and how default parameter behavior works. This goes well beyond the annotation safety profile.

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 detailed and informative but somewhat verbose. It is well-structured with clear sections for purpose, usage, and parameter behavior. Could be tightened without losing clarity.

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?

Given six parameters with four enums and no output schema, the description covers all critical aspects: when to invoke, parameter roles, filtering options, and behavioral caveats (default slice, missing tool handling). It also mentions the alternative full-catalog endpoint and sibling tool emem_ask.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% but the description enriches parameters by explaining usage patterns (e.g., using `name` to get full schema without loading catalog, `q` for topic search, examples like `ndvi`, `cloud`). It also clarifies default behavior (`tier` defaults to all). This adds meaning beyond the schema.

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 clearly states the tool is a map of the tool surface and the only tool needed to find the rest. It uses specific verb-resource pairing ('list', 'catalog', 'discover') and distinguishes itself from siblings by being the one-stop tool discovery endpoint.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

The description explicitly says when to use: 'Call this FIRST when you do not know which emem tool answers the question' and provides alternatives like 'use emem_ask' for one-shot answers or reconnect to /mcp/full for full catalog registration. It also explains when not to rely on it (if tool absent from list).

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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