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aide_brain

Retrieve orientation or config from brain.aide mid-task. If brain is missing or misconfigured, receive instructions to initialize or sync the MCP server.

Instructions

On-demand brain entry-point tool. Call this when you need to reach the brain mid-task — do NOT call it on every /aide boot. Boot-time brain precondition state is already reported by aide_info.brain.status; firing aide_brain at boot duplicates that work unnecessarily.

Optional kind parameter — closed two-value vocabulary: "orientation" (default) or "config".

  • "orientation" — returns the orientation section: a runtime briefing delivered when an agent reaches for the brain mid-task. Omitting kind is equivalent to passing "orientation".

  • "config" — returns the integration-specific wiring flow, used by /aide:brain config to walk through brain setup.

Install-time seed sections (playbookIndex, studyPlaybook, updatePlaybook, researchIndex) are NOT surfaced via this tool — agents reach those via the brain's read tool against the on-disk seed files.

Response shape: { status, instructions } — exactly two fields. No backend, no connector, no name, no kind.

status — mirrors the BrainState tagged union from buildBrainState. The four-state vocabulary: ok, no-brain-aide, no-mcp-entry, mcp-drift. Branch on status alone — no other discriminant is present.

instructions — always non-empty on every branch. Act on this field directly:

  • On ok: the verbatim bytes of the selected section from the host's .aide/config/brain.aide, byte-identical to what the user wrote between that section's markers. No trimming, no normalization, no ${...} substitution. The selected section takes over from here — the tool has no further role.

  • On no-brain-aide: fixed remediation prose directing the user to run npx @aidemd-mcp/server@latest init. Do not proceed as if the brain were available.

  • On no-mcp-entry: fixed remediation prose directing the user to run npx @aidemd-mcp/server@latest sync and restart Claude Code. Do not proceed as if the brain were available.

  • On mcp-drift: fixed remediation prose directing the user to run npx @aidemd-mcp/server@latest sync and restart Claude Code, explicitly forbidding the agent from patching .mcp.json itself.

Non-ok remediation prose is identical regardless of kind — the file is broken for both sections in the same way.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kindNoWhich section of brain.aide to return. `"orientation"` (default when omitted) returns the runtime briefing for mid-task brain access. `"config"` returns the integration-specific wiring flow used by `/aide:brain config`.

Tool Definition Quality

A4.8/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

With no annotations, the description fully discloses behavior: response shape, four status branches with exact instructions, no trimming or substitution, fixed remediation prose, and forbidding manual patching of .mcp.json.

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?

Well-structured with bullet points and clear sections. Slightly verbose but necessary given complexity; every sentence adds value.

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?

Covers all aspects: purpose, usage, parameters, response shape, branch-specific actions, and interaction with siblings. No output schema, but response documented thoroughly.

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 already covers the kind parameter (100%), but description adds behavioral context: default value, linking orientation to runtime briefing and config to wiring flow, and that omitting equals orientation.

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?

Clearly states 'on-demand brain entry-point tool' and distinguishes from boot-time use via aide_info.brain.status. Specifies it returns orientation or config sections, avoiding duplication.

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?

Explicitly says to call mid-task, not at boot, and references aide_info.brain.status for boot state. Also notes that seed sections are accessed via the brain's read tool, providing clear alternatives.

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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