datacore-mcp
OfficialThis server provides core knowledge and task orchestration tools for AI assistants, managing journals, notes, and dates over plain-text files via MCP.
Capture notes: Write journal entries or knowledge notes with optional titles and tags.
Search content: Search journal and knowledge entries by keyword (or semantic, if supported) with scope and limit controls.
Ingest text: Quickly add text content as a knowledge note.
Check status: View system status, note counts, module health, and update information.
Date operations: Get today's date, validate day-of-week, add/subtract days, compute differences, parse relative expressions (e.g., "next monday"), and format org-mode timestamps.
@datacore-one/mcp
The knowledge and task orchestration layer for AI assistants — journals, GTD, Zettelkasten, and autonomous workflows over plain-text files via MCP.
Why
AI assistants are great at reasoning but have nowhere to put what matters: your decisions, your tasks, your notes.
Datacore gives them a structured, plain-text home — capture journal entries, manage GTD task lists, build a Zettelkasten, and extend with modules for autonomous overnight workflows.
Persistent memory — engrams, learning, and recall — is handled by Datacore's companion server, PLUR (plur_* tools). Run the two side by side: PLUR remembers, Datacore organizes.
Not a RAG system. Not a vector database you have to manage. Just plain-text files and an MCP server.
Related MCP server: Facthouse
Quick Start
Install globally:
npm install -g @datacore-one/mcpThen connect from any MCP-compatible client. On first use, the server creates ~/Datacore/ with:
journal/— Daily session logsknowledge/— Ingested reference materialengrams.yaml— Shared engram store, read and written by the companion PLUR MCPpacks/— Engram packs used by PLURconfig.yaml— Configuration (all fields optional)CLAUDE.md,AGENTS.md,.cursorrules,.github/copilot-instructions.md— Editor context files so any AI assistant immediately understands Datacore
Everything is plain text -- no databases, no lock-in.
Connecting
Datacore is a standard MCP server. It works with any client that speaks MCP v1.0+ over stdio or HTTP -- the AI model behind the client does not matter.
Claude Code
Add to .mcp.json in your project root (or ~/.claude.json globally):
{
"mcpServers": {
"datacore": {
"command": "datacore-mcp"
}
}
}Then allow Datacore tools in .claude/settings.json (or .claude/settings.local.json):
{
"permissions": {
"allow": [
"mcp__datacore"
]
},
"enableAllProjectMcpServers": true
}This auto-approves all Datacore MCP tools (capture, search, status, etc.) so you don't get prompted on every call. The enableAllProjectMcpServers setting ensures the MCP server defined in .mcp.json is activated automatically.
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"datacore": {
"command": "datacore-mcp"
}
}
}Cursor / Windsurf / Other MCP Clients
Most MCP-compatible editors use the same config format. Check your editor's MCP documentation for where to place the server config. The command is always datacore-mcp.
HTTP (Remote / Multi-Client)
For shared or remote setups, run in HTTP mode:
datacore-mcp --httpThen point your MCP client to http://127.0.0.1:3100/mcp. See HTTP Transport for options.
Two Modes
Mode | Storage | What You Get |
Core ( | Flat files | Journal, knowledge, dates, packs |
Full ( | Datacore system | + modules, GTD, spaces, Datacortex |
Mode is auto-detected. If you have a full Datacore installation at ~/Data, it uses that. Otherwise it creates a lightweight ~/Datacore directory.
Override with environment variables: DATACORE_PATH (full) or DATACORE_CORE_PATH (core).
Tools (5 core + 3 full-mode)
Datacore exposes productivity tools. Memory — engrams, learning, recall, packs — is provided by the companion PLUR MCP server (plur_* tools), not by Datacore.
Core
Tool | Description |
| Write a journal entry or knowledge note |
| Search journal and knowledge by keyword or semantic |
| Ingest text as a knowledge note |
| System status, counts, actionable recommendations |
| Canonical date operations (today, day-of-week, validate, add/sub, parse, org-stamp) |
Modules (full mode only)
Tool | Description |
| List installed modules |
| Detailed info about a module |
| Health check for modules |
Tool names use underscores to satisfy the MCP tool-name rule ^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]{1,64}$. Legacy dot-namespaced names (datacore.capture) are still accepted as aliases for backward compatibility.
Managed installations select exactly one absolute DATACORE_PATH (existing
full installation) or DATACORE_CORE_PATH (existing or new core store). Invalid
explicit paths fail without choosing a different store. Leave both unset only
when the documented HOME-based discovery is intended.
Set absolute DATACORE_LIB and DATACORE_PYTHON to the qualified core library
and interpreter. Failed explicit selections do not fall back to mutable data
code or another Python. Ledger status uses the installed ledger_health.py
version 1 protocol and canonical space discovery. Missing helpers, unreadable
spaces, busy writers or invalid responses remain unverified and cannot yield
“System healthy.” Older cores need reconciliation before ledger health can be
established. Datacortex uses the same interpreter and the module next to that
installed library, with bounded foreground process cleanup; deployment remains
responsible for independent OS and credential isolation.
Full-mode space discovery requires the installed space_catalog.py version 1
helper. It calls the core spaces.py implementation (DIP-0015) and includes
root, named, nested and canonical legacy spaces. Missing or malformed discovery
refuses startup. Personal capture/ingestion and global module data require one
unambiguous personal space; they never default to a team space. Scoped module
names use the stable marker name and data paths use its actual directory.
After a space identity or routing path changes, restart the server; stale
sessions refuse tool calls. Existing data is not moved or renamed by discovery.
The earlier audit's unpublished ordinal-based scoped tool names are replaced
by datacore_<stable-space-name>_<module>_<tool>; global names remain unchanged.
Journal resources validate calendar dates and read bounded, unlinked regular files. Keyword search reads current source files without retaining a process content cache; an index in one space cannot hide matches in another. Linked, changing, oversized or unreadable files and scan limits yield an explicit incomplete-coverage warning. Files are limited to 4 MiB, with a 32 MiB content budget, 10,000 directory entries and depth 32 per keyword search.
Capture and ingestion create private notes with unique filenames and complete,
non-replacing publication; existing note filenames and contents are preserved.
Journal capture appends without rewriting earlier entries and syncs before
acknowledging success. Local MCP writers and initializers coordinate through
SQLite in state/mcp-file-writes/coordination.db; process death releases that
lock. Keep this machine-local state out of synchronization. Initialization
publishes complete defaults and packs without replacing existing user files.
Aliased write directories and linked mutable journals are refused.
These write checks are qualified on macOS/Linux filesystems. They do not provide
cross-host locking or an exactly-once retry protocol. An interrupted request may
have left a complete note or a partial new journal entry; inspect the destination
before retrying a request whose durability could not be confirmed. Incomplete
.datacore-pending-* artifacts are private and are not acknowledged notes.
Prompts
The server provides MCP prompts — workflow templates your AI can discover and use automatically:
Prompt | Description |
| Capture a journal entry or knowledge note |
| Complete guide to Datacore tools and workflows |
Prompts are the primary way the AI understands Datacore. When your AI connects, it can list available prompts and immediately knows how to capture, search, and organize — and that persistent memory lives in PLUR.
Resources
Resource | Description |
| Agent workflow reference (markdown) |
| System status summary (JSON) |
| Today's journal entry (markdown) |
| Journal entry by date |
Memory (via PLUR)
Datacore organizes; PLUR remembers.
Persistent memory — engrams, learning, recall, feedback, and engram packs — lives in the companion PLUR MCP server (plur_* tools). Datacore scaffolds the shared, plain-text data directory (including engrams.yaml and packs/) that PLUR reads and writes, so both servers work against the same ~/Data or ~/Datacore store.
Connect both in your MCP client and your AI gets structured knowledge and task management (Datacore) plus persistent memory (PLUR). See the PLUR docs for the memory toolset and engram lifecycle.
Upgrading from ≤1.5? The engram engine (
learn,inject,recall,promote,feedback,forget, packs, and the engagement/XP layer) moved out of Datacore into PLUR. Install@plur-ai/mcpalongside Datacore to keep that functionality.
Configuration
Environment Variables
Variable | Default | Description |
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| Full installation path |
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| Core mode storage path |
| System | IANA timezone (e.g., |
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| HTTP transport port |
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| HTTP bind address |
config.yaml
Create config.yaml in your Datacore directory (or .datacore/config.yaml in full mode):
version: 2
search:
max_results: 20
snippet_length: 500 # chars around match
hints:
enabled: true # include _hints in tool responses for agent guidanceAll fields have defaults -- the file is optional. Memory-related settings (engrams, packs, engagement) are configured in PLUR, not here.
HTTP Transport
For remote or multi-client setups:
DATACORE_HTTP_PORT=8080 datacore-mcp --httpMCP endpoint:
POST /mcpHealth check:
GET /healthDefault bind:
127.0.0.1:3100
Module System (Full Mode)
Full Datacore installations discover module tools from .datacore/modules/ and [space]/.datacore/modules/. Modules ship executable tools/index.js; discovery does not compile TypeScript.
Installation | Callable name | Default data directory |
Global |
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Team |
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Scope is part of each space module's callable identity. Calls never choose a data destination by discovery order or fall back to a module in another space. Third-party module acme/crm uses namespace acme-crm; its private data directory uses the manifest name (.../module-data/acme/crm/data/). Module code directories may use the flattened name acme-crm.
Upgrade: update callers of space-installed tools to the name advertised by tools/list. Their old unqualified names have no implicit alias, since such an alias could silently select a different space. Existing global callable names remain stable. Duplicate names (including collisions with core tools) and invalid or overlong identifiers are refused; unrelated tools remain available. Names must fit the 64-character MCP limit.
Private data now has a separate root from installed module code. Legacy data,
state, or settings.local.yaml in either the installed code or historical
scoped directory blocks that module with module-data-unverified. Stop its
writers, preserve backups, and use core's module_data_migrate.py with the
verified space identity and legacy source directory. The helper retains the
originals in private backup and supports interrupted retries; an incomplete
receipt keeps the module unavailable. See core's .datacore/lib/RUNTIME.md
for the procedure and filesystem limits. Loading modules never moves old data
or silently replaces it with an empty store. Verify real reads and ownership
under the installed service identity before resuming it.
The full-mode server exposes all installed scopes to its owner. dataPath is a routing convention: trusted module handlers execute in the same process and retain its filesystem privileges. Use independently restricted processes, credentials and storage roots where separate security contexts are required.
Registration validates handlers and argument contracts. Zod 3, Zod 4 and supported JSON Schema tools retain input validation; raw JSON Schema cannot fetch remote references or silently coerce input. Health reports the actual startup registration snapshot for each installed scope, without importing modules again or copying raw exceptions. A name shared by multiple scopes cannot select one health result implicitly.
The @datacore-one/mcp/runtime export provides z, yaml and findPython from
the selected package environment in ESM and CommonJS forms. findPython() uses
the same Python 3.10+ selection as core discovery; an invalid explicit
DATACORE_PYTHON returns no interpreter and never enables fallback. Delegates
must still select installed code, bound their requests and subprocess lifetime,
and restrict the child environment. The module must first be able to
resolve the MCP package through an explicit installed package binding. A global
installation or NODE_PATH alone does not make an ESM import resolve. Qualify
that binding from the module's physical directory and service identity, or ship
a qualified module bundle. DIP-0049
is a draft design discussion, not a claim that its entire installation proposal
has been implemented.
License
MIT
Development verification
The full release gate exercises both standalone mode and the actual core
discovery provider. Check out the core commit pinned in .github/workflows/ci.yml,
create a Python 3.10+ virtual environment, and install
scripts/requirements-core-tests.txt with pip install --require-hashes --no-deps.
Set DATACORE_LIB to that checkout's absolute .datacore/lib path and
DATACORE_PYTHON to the virtual environment's absolute interpreter path. Run
npm ci, npm run verify, and ./node_modules/.bin/tsc --noEmit. CI performs
these steps in isolated directories and never uses an operator installation.
Available Tools
5 toolsdatacore_captureA
Capture a journal entry or knowledge note. Call proactively to record important decisions, meeting outcomes, and significant events.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tags | No | Tags to attach | |
| type | Yes | ||
| title | No | Title for knowledge notes | |
| content | Yes | Content to capture |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It implies a write operation ('capture', 'record') but does not explain side effects, persistence, permissions, or return values. The agent is left guessing what happens after the capture and whether it has any irreversible effects.
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 two concise sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose and followed by usage guidance. Every word adds value; there is no fluff or repetition of schema details.
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?
For a tool with 4 parameters and no output schema, the description covers the 'what' and 'when' but not the 'how' behaviorally. It doesn't mention what happens after capture (e.g., storage, retrieval via search), error conditions, or idempotency. It's adequate but leaves gaps in understanding the full workflow.
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 75%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds little beyond the schema, only reinforcing the type distinction via 'journal entry or knowledge note'. It doesn't explain nuanced parameter usage (e.g., when title is required, how tags are used) beyond what the schema already provides.
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 clearly states the tool captures a journal entry or knowledge note, giving a specific verb and resource. It also provides examples of when to use it (decisions, meetings, events), which helps differentiate from sibling tools like search and status, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with datacore_ingest.
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?
The description gives clear proactive usage context: 'Call proactively to record important decisions, meeting outcomes, and significant events.' It does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternatives, but the guidance is sufficient for typical use cases.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
datacore_dateA
Canonical date operations — ALWAYS use this instead of typing dates from memory. LLMs hallucinate day-of-week names and anchor to training-era dates. Returns today's date, validates day-of-week, adds/subtracts days, parses relative expressions, and formats org-mode timestamps.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | No | Number of days for add/sub | |
| op | Yes | Operation: today (current date+dow), dow (day-of-week for a date), validate (check date matches claimed dow), add/sub (N days from date), diff (days between two dates), parse (relative expression like "next monday"), org-stamp (<YYYY-MM-DD Day>) | |
| day | No | Claimed day name (Mon..Sun) for validate | |
| date | No | ISO date YYYY-MM-DD (for dow/validate/add/sub/org-stamp) | |
| expr | No | Relative expression for parse (e.g. "tomorrow", "next monday", "in 3 days") | |
| date2 | No | Second date for diff | |
| inactive | No | For org-stamp: use [..] instead of <..> |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It transparently states the tool's behaviors (returns today's date, validates day-of-week, adds/subtracts days, etc.) and explains the underlying problem it solves (LLM hallucination). While it doesn't explicitly mention side effects or read-only nature, the tool is inherently a pure calculation function, making the description sufficient.
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 two sentences, front-loaded with an imperative rule and rationale, followed by a compact enumeration of capabilities. Every word earns its place, with no redundancy or unnecessary details.
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?
For a simple date utility with one required parameter and fully documented schema, the description is largely complete. It does not specify return value formats (e.g., exact output of diff or parse), but the schema's op enumeration provides sufficient context. Since there is no output schema, slightly more detail on outputs would push this to a 5, but the low complexity keeps it adequate.
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 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description enumerates operation categories but does not add parameter-level semantics beyond the schema. It does provide context on why certain operations exist (e.g., validation to counter hallucination), but this is not parameter-specific detail.
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 clearly identifies the tool as a canonical date operations utility and enumerates all supported operations (today, dow, validate, add/sub, diff, parse, org-stamp). It distinguishes itself from sibling tools (datacore_capture, datacore_search, datacore_ingest, datacore_status) by being the only date-related utility.
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?
Explicitly instructs 'ALWAYS use this instead of typing dates from memory', providing a clear when-to-use directive with the rationale that LLMs hallucinate day-of-week names and training-era dates. This effectively tells the agent to prefer this tool for any date calculation, overriding memory-based guesses.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
datacore_ingestC
Ingest text content as a knowledge note
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tags | No | ||
| title | No | ||
| content | Yes | Content to ingest |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It only states the action ('ingest') but does not disclose side effects, permissions, or what happens to the content once ingested. For a write operation, this lacks necessary behavioral detail.
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 a single succinct sentence with no filler words. It is appropriately sized for the tool's apparent simplicity and communicates the core purpose efficiently.
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?
The tool has no annotations, an output schema, and minimal schema coverage. The description omits information about how the content is stored, the role of tags and title, and any return values or side effects. Given the lack of annotations and output schema, this is incomplete for an agent to fully understand the tool's behavior.
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 coverage is only 33%, with only 'content' described. The description mentions 'text content' but does not explain the 'tags' or 'title' parameters, nor does it compensate for the missing schema descriptions. It adds little beyond the parameter names.
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 clearly states the tool ingests text content as a knowledge note, using a specific verb and resource. However, it does not explicitly distinguish it from sibling tools like datacore_capture, which may perform a similar function.
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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like datacore_capture. The description simply states the action without any contextual or exclusionary information.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
datacore_searchB
Search journal entries and knowledge notes by keyword
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | Max results (default: 20) | |
| query | Yes | Search query | |
| scope | No | ||
| method | No | Search method (default: keyword) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only states the action 'Search', which implies read-only, but does not explicitly confirm non-destructiveness, explain result format, or mention any potential side effects (e.g., semantic search may have performance or requirement implications). The description adds minimal behavioral context beyond the core action.
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 a single, front-loaded sentence that is extremely concise and to the point. Every word contributes meaning, and there is no redundant or verbose language.
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?
With 4 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficiently complete. It does not mention the available search methods (keyword vs semantic), the scope filtering, or the limit parameter. It also does not describe what the search results will contain or any pagination/sorting behavior. This leaves the agent under-informed for selecting and invoking the tool with appropriate arguments.
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 75%, so the schema already documents query, limit, and method. The description adds 'journal entries and knowledge notes' which aligns with the scope enum values, but does not explain the scope parameter or provide meaningful enrichment. It largely repeats what the schema describes, so it meets the baseline but does not compensate for the remaining 25% gap (scope).
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 clearly states the tool's function: 'Search journal entries and knowledge notes by keyword'. The verb 'search' is specific, the resources are named (journal entries and knowledge notes), and it differentiates from sibling tools like datacore_capture or datacore_ingest which perform different actions.
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?
The description implies usage for searching, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives or provide exclusions. While it is obvious from the name and description that this is the search tool among the siblings, there is no guidance on when to choose keyword vs semantic search or which scope to use. The mention of 'by keyword' could mislead users into thinking semantic search is not supported.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
datacore_statusA
Show Datacore status: note counts, module health, update info
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of disclosing behavior. It states the information returned (note counts, module health, update info), which is helpful, but it does not explicitly confirm that the operation is read-only or mention any potential side effects, latency, or authentication requirements.
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 a single, front-loaded sentence that conveys the tool's purpose without any redundant information. Every word contributes to understanding what the tool does.
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?
For a simple, zero-parameter status tool with no output schema, the description adequately covers the key aspects: it states the resource (Datacore) and the specific status categories (note counts, module health, update info). While it could mention whether the status is real-time or cached, this is a minor gap and the description is sufficiently complete for its complexity.
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?
The tool has zero parameters, and the input schema is empty, so schema description coverage is trivially 100%. The description does not need to elaborate on parameter semantics, and the baseline for zero-parameter tools is 4, which is appropriate here.
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 uses the specific verb 'Show' and resource 'Datacore status', explicitly listing what users can expect: note counts, module health, and update info. This clearly distinguishes the tool from sibling tools like datacore_capture, datacore_search, datacore_ingest, and datacore_date, which perform different operations.
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?
The description implies this tool is used for checking overall Datacore system health, but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives or when not to use it. With no competing status tools among siblings, the context is clear but the guidance is not explicit.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
5 tool updates
v2.1.0- Changed
datacore_capture1 field changed- changed
Input schema / $schemaPrevious value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
- Changed
datacore_date1 field changed- changed
Input schema / $schemaPrevious value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
- Changed
datacore_ingest1 field changed- changed
Input schema / $schemaPrevious value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
- Changed
datacore_search1 field changed- changed
Input schema / $schemaPrevious value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
- Changed
datacore_status1 field changed- changed
Input schema / $schemaPrevious value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
5 tool updates
v1.6.0- First observed
datacore_capture - First observed
datacore_date - First observed
datacore_ingest - First observed
datacore_search - First observed
datacore_status
TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: capture for journal entries, ingest for knowledge notes, search for querying, status for system health, and date for date operations. No overlap between any of the tools, so an agent can reliably select the correct one.
All tools follow the same datacore_ prefix followed by a simple, consistent verb: capture, search, ingest, status, date. The naming pattern is uniform and predictable across the entire set.
With 5 tools, the server is well-scoped for a knowledge management utility. Each tool earns its place, covering core operations plus a necessary date utility, and there is no bloat or redundancy.
The server covers the primary lifecycle of creating and searching notes, with status and date utilities supporting the workflow. Minor gaps include lack of update/delete operations for notes, but the core functionality is solid and agents can work around these limitations.
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