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scout_criterion

Record whether each acceptance criterion passed, failed, or was not tested, with confidence and linked findings, to track coverage during exploratory UI testing.

Instructions

Record whether one acceptance criterion of a ticket read with scout_tickets passed, failed or was not tested, with how sure you are. The link from a criterion to the findings that show it is YOUR judgement, stated with a confidence — never matched on words. A "fail" names the findings that show it (file them with scout_finding first); "not-tested" says why in untestedBecause. Recording the same criterion again from the same session replaces your earlier verdict. Touches no browser.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
reasonYesWhat you saw, or why it could not be tried, in a sentence
ticketYesThe ticket's id as scout_tickets gave it, e.g. "PROJ-12" or "T1"
sessionNoTarget this session directly instead of the active one — pass it explicitly when dispatching to MULTIPLE sessions in one turn (e.g. two scout_click calls with different `session`), which then run CONCURRENTLY rather than queueing. Omit for single-session sequential use.
verdictYes"pass", "fail" or "not-tested"
findingsNoIds of the findings that show this criterion failing (required for a fail; may be given for a pass, none for not-tested)
criterionYesThe criterion's id, e.g. "AC2" (or just "2")
confidenceYesHow sure you are of this verdict and of the findings linked to it, from 0 to 1. State it honestly
untestedBecauseNoOnly with verdict "not-tested": "no-access" (the role this run used could not reach it), "observe-blocked" (it needs a change sent and this session is in observe mode), "out-of-scope" (it is outside what this run could check, such as an email or another system)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv3.17.0

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden and does well: it discloses idempotent replacement semantics ('Recording the same criterion again from the same session replaces your earlier verdict'), the fact that link judgement is never word-matched, and that it 'Touches no browser.' It stops short of stating auth/permission needs or any failure/error behavior.

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?

Front-loads the core action and scope in the first clause, then layers the linkage rule, fail/not-tested requirements, and idempotency. Dense but all sentences earn their place; the parenthetical 'file them with scout_finding first' is well placed.

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?

For an 8-param, no-annotation, no-output-schema mutation of run state, the description covers prerequisites, verdict semantics, idempotency, and browser footprint. Only the return/confirmation behavior and any permission constraints are left unstated, which is a minor gap.

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% so a baseline of 3 applies, but the description adds cross-parameter semantics the schema does not spell out: a 'fail' requires naming findings, 'not-tested' requires untestedBecause, and confidence must be an honest judgement rather than a match. That is genuine meaning beyond the field-level docs.

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?

States a specific verb (record) and resource (one acceptance criterion of a ticket), names the exact scope, and ties the resource back to scout_tickets. It is immediately distinguishable from siblings like scout_finding or scout_note.

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 tells the agent when to use it (recording a pass/fail/not-tested verdict), the prerequisite ordering ('file them with scout_finding first'), which sibling produced the ticket (scout_tickets), and what happens on re-record from the same session. This goes well beyond implied usage.

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