MCP Think Tank
MCP Think Tank enhances AI capabilities through:
Structured Reasoning: Dedicated
thinktool for reflective problem-solving and sequential thinkingKnowledge Graph: Persistent memory system with tools to store, query, retrieve, link, and manage information
Task Management: Suite of tools to plan and track work (
plan_tasks,list_tasks,next_task, etc.)Web Research: Exa API integration for current information and sourced answers
Tool Orchestration: Enforces call limits and optimizes with caching for identical tool calls
Performance Optimization: Content caching for files/URLs
Integration: Works seamlessly with AI tools like Cursor and Claude @Web
Built for Node.js 18+, enabling server-side execution of the MCP Think Tank functionality.
Provides comprehensive task management tools for planning, tracking, and updating tasks with knowledge graph integration for persistent project management.
Built with TypeScript support, providing type safety for developers integrating with or extending the MCP Think Tank server.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@MCP Think Tankhelp me plan a marketing strategy for our new product launch"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
MCP Think Tank
Overview
MCP Think Tank is a powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to enhance the capabilities of AI assistants like Cursor and Claude @Web. It provides a structured environment for enhanced reasoning, persistent memory, and responsible tool usage.
Key capabilities include advanced Sequential Thinking & Chained Reasoning, a robust Knowledge Graph Memory system with versioning, and intelligent Tool Orchestration with Call-Limit Safeguards. This platform empowers AI to tackle complex problems through structured analysis, maintain knowledge across sessions, and utilize external resources like web search, all while adhering to configurable usage limits.
Related MCP server: Think Strategies
🎯 Philosophy
MCP Think Tank is built on three core principles:
Elegant Simplicity: Minimal, well-designed tools that complement AI capabilities rather than trying to replicate them.
Enhanced Reflection: Gentle guidance fosters better reasoning and self-reflection without rigid constraints.
Persistent Context: A simple, yet effective knowledge graph provides memory across conversations.
Key Features
💭 Think Tool: Dedicated space for structured reasoning and self-reflection.
🧩 Knowledge Graph: Simple and effective persistent memory system.
📝 Task Management Tools: Plan, track, and update tasks, integrated with the knowledge graph.
🌐 Web Research Tools (Exa): Search the web and get sourced answers using the Exa API.
🔍 Memory Tools: Easy-to-use tools for storing and retrieving information from the knowledge graph.
🤝 Client Support: Seamless integration with Cursor, Claude @Web, and other MCP clients.
🛡️ Tool Orchestration & Call Limits: Built-in safeguards for efficient and responsible tool usage with configurable limits.
⚡ Content Caching: Performance optimization for file and URL operations with automatic duplicate detection.
🔄 Sequential Thinking: Enables multi-step reasoning processes with progress tracking.
🔎 Self-Reflection: Automated reflection passes to improve reasoning quality.
📊 Structured Outputs: Automatic formatting of thought processes for better readability.
🔗 Research Integration: Seamless incorporation of web research findings into reasoning flows.
Benefits of Structured Thinking
Leveraging the think tool provides a dedicated space for systematic reasoning, encouraging:
Clear problem definition
Relevant context gathering
Step-by-step analysis
Self-reflection on reasoning
Well-formed conclusions
Recent studies highlight significant improvements when using structured thinking:
54% relative improvement in complex decision-making tasks.
Enhanced consistency across multiple trials.
Improved performance on software engineering benchmarks.
Detailed Features
Beyond the core list, MCP Think Tank offers sophisticated capabilities for advanced AI interaction.
Structured Thinking (Think Tool)
The think tool is the core mechanism for enabling advanced AI reasoning. It provides a dedicated, structured environment where the AI can systematically break down problems, gather context, analyze options, and perform self-reflection. This promotes deeper analysis and higher-quality outputs compared to unstructured responses. It supports sequential steps and integrates seamlessly with research and memory tools.
Self-Reflection Feature
The think tool includes a powerful self-reflection capability that can be enabled with the selfReflect: true parameter:
mcp_think-tool_think({
structuredReasoning: "...",
selfReflect: true,
reflectPrompt: "Optional custom reflection prompt"
})When self-reflection is enabled, the AI receives a prompt to reflect on its own reasoning. This follows the MCP design philosophy of enhancing rather than replacing AI capabilities.
The reflectPrompt parameter lets you customize the prompt used for reflection, tailoring it to specific reasoning tasks or domains. When not specified, a default prompt is used that asks for identification of inconsistencies, logical errors, and improvement suggestions.
Knowledge Graph Memory
The knowledge graph provides persistent memory across different interactions and sessions. It allows the AI to build a growing understanding of the project, its components, and related concepts.
Timestamped Observations: All memory entries include metadata for tracking.
Duplicate Prevention: Intelligent entity matching avoids redundant entries.
Automatic Linkage: Heuristic-based relation creation connects related concepts (configurable).
Advanced Querying: Filter memory by time, tags, keywords, and more using the powerful
memory_querytool for historical analysis and tracking concept evolution. Easily find recent entries from the last 48 hours or any specific time period.Memory Maintenance: Tools for pruning and managing memory growth are included.
Key Memory Tools: Tools like
upsert_entities,add_observations,create_relations,search_nodes,memory_query, andopen_nodesare used to interact with the graph.
Task Management Tools
A suite of tools allows the AI to manage project tasks directly within the conversation flow. This integrates planning and execution with the knowledge graph, enabling the AI to understand project status and priorities.
Key Task Tools
plan_tasks: Create multiple tasks at once with priorities and dependencieslist_tasks: Filter tasks by status and prioritynext_task: Get the highest priority task and mark it in-progresscomplete_task: Mark tasks as completedupdate_tasks: Update existing tasks with new information
Web Research Tools (Exa)
Leveraging the Exa API, MCP Think Tank provides tools for fetching external information. This allows the AI to access up-to-date information from the web to inform its reasoning and provide sourced answers.
exa_search: Perform web searches based on a query.exa_answer: Get a concise, sourced answer to a factual question.
Note: Using these tools requires configuring your Exa API key. See the Configuration section.
Tool Orchestration & Safeguards
MCP Think Tank includes comprehensive features to ensure tools are used responsibly and efficiently.
Usage Limits: A configurable maximum number of tool calls per user interaction (
TOOL_LIMIT, default: 25). The limit only counts consecutive tool calls within a single user message and resets automatically when the user sends a new message.Automatic Tracking: All tool calls are logged and monitored.
Graceful Degradation: When limits are reached, the system attempts to return partial results.
Intelligent Caching: Identical tool calls and repeated file/URL content fetches are automatically cached, reducing execution time and resource usage. Caching behavior and size are configurable (
CACHE_TOOL_CALLS,CONTENT_CACHE).Configurable Access: Tool whitelisting can restrict available tools in specific contexts.
Error Handling: Robust error handling provides clear feedback for issues like hitting limits or invalid tool calls.
📦 Installation
⚠️ Important Note READ THIS: When updating to a new version of MCP Think Tank in Cursor or Claude you might create multiple instances of the MCP Think Tank server, causing additional Node.js instances to be created, dragging down your system performance - this is a known issue with MCP servers - kill all mcp-think-tank processes in your system and check you have only one node.js instance running.
⚠️ The tasks.jsonl is located in ~/.mcp-think-tank/. The file is separated from the kg file, as the think tank could get confused by previously created tasks in the kg file. Delete the content of the tasks.jsonl file if the file becomes too large, or if you want to start a new project and insure there are no tasks in the file. In a future version tasks might be merged with the kg file to insure compleated tasks and relations are stored in memory and there are no duplicate tasks.
NPX (Recommended)
The easiest way to use MCP Think Tank is via NPX in Cursor using mcp.json file, which runs the latest version without global installation,
npx mcp-think-tank@2.0.7For the latest version (which may have compatibility issues):
npx mcp-think-tank@latestsome users have issues with npx @latest in Cursor, if so try specifying the version mcp-think-tank@2.0.7 in the .json file, or install it globally:
Global Installation
For a persistent command-line tool:
npm install -g mcp-think-tank
mcp-think-tank⚙️ Configuration
MCP Think Tank is configured primarily through environment variables or via your MCP client's configuration (like Cursor's .cursor/mcp.json).
Quick Start: Essential Setup
Install MCP Think Tank (see Installation above).
Get your Exa API Key (required for web search tools):
Sign up at exa.ai and copy your API key.
IMPORTANT STDIO SERVERS ARE DEPRECATED - The MCP industry is moving toward HTTP-based transports, - FUTURE UPDATES WILL NOT SUPPORT STDIO SERVERS.
Configure your MCP server (for Cursor, add to
.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"think-tank": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-think-tank@2.0.7"],
"type": "streamable-http",
"env": {
"MEMORY_PATH": "/absolute/path/to/your/project/memory.jsonl",
"EXA_API_KEY": "your-exa-api-key-here",
}
}
}
}Essential Variables
MEMORY_PATH: Required. Absolute path to the memory storage file. Important: Always set a uniqueMEMORY_PATHfor each project to avoid knowledge graph conflicts between projects. If omitted, defaults to~/.mcp-think-tank/memory.jsonl.EXA_API_KEY: Required for Exa web search tools. Your API key from exa.ai.
Advanced Configuration
TOOL_LIMIT: Maximum number of tool calls allowed per user interaction (default:25). The counter resets automatically with each new user message, ensuring you can make up to 25 consecutive tool calls within a single interaction.CACHE_TOOL_CALLS: Enable/disable caching of identical tool calls (default:true).TOOL_CACHE_SIZE: Maximum number of cached tool calls (default:100).CACHE_CONTENT: Enable/disable content-based caching for file/URL operations (default:true).CONTENT_CACHE_SIZE: Maximum number of items in content cache (default:50).CONTENT_CACHE_TTL: Time-to-live for cached content in milliseconds (default:300000- 5 minutes).MCP_DEBUG: Enable debug logging (default:false).MCP_LISTEN_PORT: Set custom port for MCP server (default:3399for TCP servers, not relevant forstdio).LOG_LEVEL: Set logging level (debug,info,warn,error) (default:info).AUTO_LINK: Enable automatic entity linking in knowledge graph (default:true).
Memory Maintenance
MIN_SIMILARITY_SCORE: Threshold for entity matching when preventing duplicates (default:0.85).MAX_OPERATION_TIME: Maximum time for batch memory operations in milliseconds (default:5000).
Example configuration with advanced settings in .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"think-tank": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-think-tank@2.0.7"],
"env": {
"MEMORY_PATH": "./project-memory.jsonl",
"EXA_API_KEY": "your-exa-api-key-here",
"TOOL_LIMIT": "50",
"CACHE_CONTENT": "true",
"CONTENT_CACHE_SIZE": "100",
"MCP_DEBUG": "false",
"AUTO_LINK": "true"
}
}
}
}💡 Performance tip: For large projects, increasing
TOOL_LIMITand cache sizes can improve performance at the cost of higher memory usage. Monitor your usage patterns and adjust accordingly. But in Cursor, tool limit should be 25 to avoid hitting the limit and getting the resume from the last tool call - currently many cursor users are reporting issues with resuming in Version: 0.49.6. this is not related to MCP Think Tank.
💡 Note: If you are using Cursor in YOLO mode or Vibe coding I suggest context priming new chats and letting Cursor know that it should use the MCP Think Tank to create entities, observations and relations. This will help you get the best out of the MCP Think Tank.
An example of context priming, is keeping a Prime.md file in the .cursor folder of your project with the following content:
# Context Prime
> Follow the instructions to understand the context of the project.
## Run the following command
eza . --tree --git-ignore
## Read the following files
> Read the files below to get the context of the project.
> list of files:
README.md
...
## MCP Think Tank Tools
> Test the MCP tools, first use 'show_memory_path' to remind the user of the current memory path file used, then use the 'memory_query' tool to find and read recent entities and observations for the last 48 hours so you are up to date.
> Automatically utilize the MCP Think Tank to autonomously track project context, dynamically adding entities, observations, and relations to the knowledge graph while proactively querying for relevant information and historical insights. Use integrated planning and task management tools to enhance project efficiency. Keep track of the project and its context without the user having to ask for it.
> Dont do anything else.For more details on MCP servers, see Cursor MCP documentation.
Project Rule Setup (for Cursor/AI)
To ensure Cursor and other compatible agents effectively utilize MCP Think Tank's tools, you need to provide the AI with guidance. This is typically done via a project rule. Create a single, Auto Attach project rule as follows:
1. Add a New Rule in Cursor
Open Cursor.
Go to the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+PorCtrl+Shift+P).Select "New Cursor Rule".
Name the rule (e.g.,
mcp-think-tank.mdc).In the rule editor, set the metadata and paste the rule content from the example below.
2. Example Rule File (.cursor/rules/mcp-think-tank.mdc)
This Markdown file serves as context for the AI, guiding it on when and how to use the available tools.
rule type: auto attach
use globs: **/*.js,**/*.ts,**/*.jsx,**/*.tsx,**/*.md, **/*.py, **/*.json----- Start of Rule -----
Regularly utilize MCP Think Tank tools to maintain an updated knowledge graph and maximize its potential. Simply call the tools in your prompt.
## Quick Decision Tree
1. 🤔 **Complex problem to analyze?**
→ Use `think` to structure reasoning and reflect
2. 🔍 **Need past context or information?**
→ Use `memory_query` (time-based) or `search_nodes` (keyword-based)
3. 📊 **Planning implementation steps?**
→ Use `plan_tasks` to create and track work
4. 🌐 **Need current external information?**
→ Use `exa_search` (general search) or `exa_answer` (factual questions)
## Critical Memory Management (Automatic Use Required)
| When to automatically use memory | Tool to use |
|------------------|------------|
| At session start | `memory_query` with recent time filter (last 24h) |
| After completing significant analysis | `upsert_entities` to store conclusions |
| When context seems missing | `memory_query` with relevant keyword |
| Every ~30 minutes in long sessions | `upsert_entities` to create checkpoint |
| When switching between major topics | `think` + `upsert_entities` to summarize progress |
| Before session end | `upsert_entities` to store session summary |
## Core Workflows
### Workflow 1: Problem Analysis → Solution
1. `memory_query` → Check for relevant past work
2. `think` → Structure reasoning about the problem
3. `plan_tasks` → Break down implementation steps
4. `upsert_entities` → Store conclusions in memory
### Workflow 2: Research → Knowledge Capture
1. `memory_query` → Check if already researched
2. `exa_search` → Find current information
3. `think` → Analyze findings
4. `upsert_entities` → Document key concepts
### Workflow 3: Context Recovery (Session Resume)
1. `memory_query` → Retrieve recent work (past 24-48h)
2. `open_nodes` → Get details on relevant entities
3. `think` → Synthesize context and plan next steps
4. Continue where left off
### Workflow 4: Task Management
1. `list_tasks` → Review current work status
2. `next_task` → Identify priority task
3. `complete_task` → Mark finished work
4. `upsert_entities` → Document completion
## Trigger Patterns (Automatic Tool Use)
| When user... | Automatically use... |
|--------------|----------------------|
| Asks complex question requiring analysis | `think` |
| Mentions "remember" or refers to past work | `memory_query` with time filter → `open_nodes` |
| Uses "research" or "find latest" | `memory_query` (check if already known) → `exa_search` |
| Asks factual questions needing citations | `exa_answer` |
| Mentions planning or implementation | `plan_tasks` |
| Refers to continuing previous work | `memory_query` → `list_tasks` → `next_task` |
| Seems to have lost context from earlier | `memory_query` with recent time filter |
| Makes significant conceptual progress | `upsert_entities` without being asked |
| Connects related concepts | `create_relations` |
| Completes major section of work | `think` + `upsert_entities` to summarize |
### When To Use Each Memory Tool
- `memory_query`: For time-based searches and recent context recovery
- `search_nodes`: For finding specific concepts by keyword
- `open_nodes`: For retrieving full details of known entities
- `upsert_entities`: For creating new knowledge or updating existing entities
- `add_observations`: For adding facts to existing entities
- `create_relations`: For connecting related concepts
## Other Tools Reference
### Thinking
- `think`: Structured reasoning with optional reflection
### Tasks
- `plan_tasks`: Create task list
- `list_tasks`: View current tasks
- `next_task`: Get priority task
- `complete_task`: Mark task done
### Research
- `exa_search`: Web search
- `exa_answer`: Get cited answers
## AI Behavior Requirements
1. ALWAYS check memory at session start with `memory_query`
2. AUTOMATICALLY store important conclusions with `upsert_entities`
3. CREATE periodic memory checkpoints during long sessions
4. PROACTIVELY check memory when context seems missing
5. CHAIN tools together following the workflows
6. PRIORITIZE memory tools before web research
7. SUMMARIZE progress before ending major work segments----- End of Rule -----
⚡ Performance Optimization
MCP Think Tank incorporates built-in optimizations to ensure efficient operation:
Content Caching
Automatic caching of file and URL content based on cryptographic hashing.
Prevents redundant file reads and network requests.
Significantly speeds up repeated operations on the same content.
Cache size and TTL are configurable via environment variables (
CONTENT_CACHE_SIZE,CONTENT_CACHE_TTL).
Tool Call Optimization
Identical tool calls within a session are automatically detected and served from a cache.
Prevents counting duplicate calls against the interaction limit.
Improves responsiveness for repetitive tool requests.
Cache size is configurable (
TOOL_CACHE_SIZE).
Best Practices
For optimal use of MCP Think Tank with Cursor/Claude on large projects:
Utilize the
thinktool for all non-trivial reasoning and decision-making processes.Always persist important thoughts, conclusions, and architectural decisions to the knowledge graph using memory tools.
Integrate web research and task management into your workflow to keep the AI informed and focused.
Regularly review and update your project's knowledge graph to ensure its accuracy and relevance.
Reference existing knowledge and past decisions to maintain consistency in code and design.
Be aware of tool call limits, especially in complex automated workflows. Monitor usage if necessary.
Adjust configuration variables (
TOOL_LIMIT, cache settings) based on your project's needs and complexity for better performance.
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
Fork the repository.
Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature).Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature').Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature).Open a Pull Request.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
📚 Reference Links
Available Tools
20 toolsadd_observationsC
Add new observations to existing entities in the knowledge graph
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| observations | Yes | Array of entity observations to add |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states the tool adds observations to existing entities, implying a mutation operation, but doesn't cover critical aspects like permissions needed, whether changes are reversible, rate limits, error handling (e.g., if entities don't exist), or what the response looks like (since no output schema exists). This leaves significant gaps for a mutation tool.
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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose without unnecessary words. Every element ('Add new observations', 'to existing entities', 'in the knowledge graph') contributes directly to understanding the tool's function.
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?
Given the tool is a mutation operation (adding data) with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It lacks details on behavioral traits (e.g., idempotency, side effects), error conditions, or response format, which are critical for an AI agent to use it correctly in a knowledge graph context with many sibling tools.
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 schema fully documents the single parameter 'observations' and its nested structure (entityName, contents). The description adds no parameter-specific details beyond implying the tool works on existing entities, which is already suggested by the schema's entityName field. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.
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 action ('Add new observations') and target ('to existing entities in the knowledge graph'), providing a specific verb+resource combination. It distinguishes from obvious siblings like 'delete_observations' and 'upsert_entities', though it doesn't explicitly contrast with all potential alternatives like 'update_relations' which might also modify graph content.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., entities must exist), exclusions (e.g., cannot create new entities), or direct comparisons to siblings like 'upsert_entities' (which might handle entity creation) or 'update_relations' (which modifies different graph elements).
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
complete_taskC
Mark a task as completed.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | UUID of the task to mark as completed |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. 'Mark as completed' implies a mutation operation, but it doesn't specify whether this is reversible, what permissions are required, how it affects task status, or what happens if the task is already completed. This leaves critical behavioral aspects undocumented.
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 extremely concise with a single sentence that directly states the tool's purpose. There's no wasted words or unnecessary elaboration, making it front-loaded and efficient for quick understanding.
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 mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what 'completed' means in this context, what the tool returns (e.g., success confirmation, updated task object), or error conditions. Given the complexity of task management and rich sibling toolset, more context is needed.
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 description doesn't mention any parameters, but schema description coverage is 100% with a single well-documented 'id' parameter (UUID of the task). This meets the baseline of 3 since the schema adequately covers parameter semantics, though the description adds no value beyond what's already in the structured data.
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 action ('Mark as completed') and resource ('task'), making the purpose immediately understandable. However, it doesn't distinguish this tool from sibling tools like 'update_tasks' or 'list_tasks' which might also handle task completion, leaving some ambiguity about why this specific tool exists.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'update_tasks' or 'list_tasks'. There's no mention of prerequisites (e.g., task must exist, be in progress), exclusions, or typical scenarios for completion versus other task operations.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
create_relationsC
Create multiple new relations between entities in the knowledge graph. Relations should be in active voice
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| relations | Yes | Array of relations to create |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states the tool creates relations, implying a write operation, but lacks critical details: it doesn't specify permissions needed, whether relations are immutable after creation, error handling for duplicate relations, or what the response contains. The active voice requirement is noted, but overall behavioral context is insufficient for a mutation tool.
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 extremely concise with two sentences that directly address the tool's function and a key constraint. It's front-loaded with the core purpose and avoids any unnecessary elaboration, making it efficient and easy to parse without wasted words.
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?
Given the complexity of a write operation to a knowledge graph with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It fails to explain what happens upon success (e.g., returns created relation IDs), error conditions, or side effects. For a tool that mutates graph data, this leaves significant gaps in understanding how to use it effectively.
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 schema fully documents the 'relations' parameter and its nested structure. The description adds minimal value beyond this, only implying that relations are 'multiple' and 'new', which is redundant with the schema. No additional semantics about parameter constraints or usage are provided, meeting the baseline for high schema coverage.
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 action ('Create multiple new relations') and the target resource ('between entities in the knowledge graph'), which is specific and actionable. It distinguishes from siblings like 'delete_relations' and 'update_relations' by focusing on creation, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'upsert_entities' which might overlap. The active voice requirement adds nuance but doesn't fully differentiate from all alternatives.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It mentions 'relations should be in active voice', which is a constraint rather than usage context. There's no indication of prerequisites, when to choose this over 'upsert_entities' or 'update_relations', or any exclusions, leaving the agent to infer based on tool names alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
delete_entitiesC
Delete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graph
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| entityNames | Yes | Array of entity names to delete |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While it correctly indicates this is a destructive operation ('Delete'), it doesn't mention important behavioral aspects like whether deletions are permanent/reversible, what permissions are required, whether there are rate limits, what happens to orphaned relations, or what the response looks like. For a destructive operation with zero annotation coverage, this is insufficient.
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, efficient sentence that communicates the core purpose without any wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a tool with one parameter and gets straight to the point with no unnecessary elaboration.
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 destructive operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't address critical context like error conditions, confirmation requirements, side effects on related data, or response format. Given the complexity of deleting entities with associated relations in a knowledge graph, more behavioral context is needed for safe and effective use.
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 schema already fully documents the single parameter 'entityNames'. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema (e.g., format examples, constraints on entity names, batch size limits). With complete schema coverage, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate.
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 action ('Delete') and target resources ('multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graph'), providing specific verb+resource information. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish this tool from sibling tools like 'delete_observations' or 'delete_relations', which handle different resource types in the same system.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are multiple sibling deletion tools (delete_observations, delete_relations) that handle different resource types, but the description doesn't explain when this specific entity deletion tool is appropriate versus those alternatives or mention any prerequisites or constraints for its use.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
delete_observationsC
Delete specific observations from entities in the knowledge graph
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| deletions | Yes | Array of entity observations to delete |
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. While 'Delete' implies a destructive mutation, the description doesn't specify whether deletions are permanent, reversible, require specific permissions, or have side effects on related data. It also doesn't describe what happens if referenced entities or observations don't exist, or what the tool returns upon completion.
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, efficient sentence that gets straight to the point with no wasted words. It's appropriately sized for a tool with one parameter and good schema documentation, though it could benefit from additional context about usage and behavior.
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 destructive mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is inadequate. It doesn't address critical behavioral aspects like permanence, error handling, or return values. Given the complexity of modifying a knowledge graph and the presence of multiple deletion-related sibling tools, more context about when and how to use this tool is needed.
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 schema already fully documents the 'deletions' parameter structure. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what's in the schema - it doesn't explain what constitutes an 'observation', provide examples of observation values, or clarify the relationship between entities and their observations.
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 action ('Delete') and target ('specific observations from entities in the knowledge graph'), providing a specific verb+resource combination. However, it doesn't explicitly distinguish itself from sibling tools like 'delete_entities' or 'delete_relations', which handle different deletion operations in the same knowledge graph context.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'delete_entities' (which deletes entire entities) or 'delete_relations' (which deletes relationships). There's no mention of prerequisites, constraints, or typical scenarios where deleting observations would be appropriate versus other deletion operations.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
delete_relationsC
Delete multiple relations from the knowledge graph
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| relations | Yes | Array of relations to delete |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'Delete' implies a destructive operation, it doesn't specify whether deletions are permanent, reversible, require specific permissions, or have side effects on connected entities. For a destructive tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in transparency.
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, efficient sentence that communicates the core purpose without unnecessary words. It's appropriately sized for a tool with a clear name and well-documented schema, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.
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 destructive tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what happens after deletion, whether there are confirmation steps, error conditions, or what the return value contains. Given the complexity of modifying a knowledge graph, more contextual information would be helpful.
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 schema has 100% description coverage, thoroughly documenting the 'relations' parameter and its nested structure. The description adds no parameter information beyond what's in the schema, so it meets the baseline of 3 where the schema does the heavy lifting.
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 action ('Delete') and resource ('multiple relations from the knowledge graph'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'delete_entities' by specifying relations rather than entities, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'update_relations' or 'create_relations'.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'update_relations' or 'delete_entities'. It doesn't mention prerequisites, consequences, or typical scenarios for deleting relations, leaving the agent to infer usage context from the tool name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
exa_answerC
Ask a question and get a sourced answer via Exa /answer API.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| max_citations | No | Maximum number of citations to include in the answer (1-10) | |
| question | Yes | The question to ask and get an answer with sources |
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 of behavioral disclosure. It mentions sourcing via an API but doesn't cover critical aspects like rate limits, authentication needs, error handling, or what the output looks like (e.g., structured answer with citations). For a tool with external API calls and no annotations, this is a significant gap.
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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's function without any wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy to grasp quickly.
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?
Given the complexity of an external API tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain the return format (e.g., how citations are structured), potential limitations, or error cases, leaving gaps for an agent to invoke it correctly in varied contexts.
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 schema already documents both parameters ('question' and 'max_citations') with details like minLength, default, and range. The description adds minimal value beyond implying the question is for sourcing answers, but doesn't provide additional syntax or format insights beyond what the schema offers.
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 action ('Ask a question and get a sourced answer') and the resource/method ('via Exa /answer API'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'exa_search' or 'memory_query', which might also retrieve information, so it lacks sibling distinction for a perfect score.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. With siblings like 'exa_search' and 'memory_query' that could serve similar information-retrieval purposes, there's no mention of context, prerequisites, or exclusions to help an agent choose appropriately.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
exa_searchC
Search the web using Exa API
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| category | No | Filter results by content category | general |
| end_published_date | No | Filter results published before this date (ISO format) | |
| exclude_domains | No | Exclude results from these domains | |
| include_domains | No | Only include results from these domains | |
| live_crawl | No | When to use live crawling: 'always' or 'fallback' (when cached not available) | always |
| num_results | No | Number of results to return (1-100) | |
| query | Yes | The search query to execute | |
| start_published_date | No | Filter results published after this date (ISO format) | |
| type | No | Search type: auto (default), keyword (exact matching), or neural (semantic search) | auto |
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. 'Search the web' implies a read-only operation, but it doesn't disclose important behavioral traits like rate limits, authentication requirements, error handling, response format, or whether it performs live web searches versus cached results. The description is too minimal for a tool with 9 parameters.
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 extremely concise - a single 6-word sentence that states the core purpose without any fluff. It's front-loaded and wastes no words, though this conciseness comes at the cost of completeness.
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 complex web search tool with 9 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is severely incomplete. It doesn't explain what kind of results to expect, how they're formatted, whether there's pagination, or any behavioral constraints. The minimal description fails to provide adequate context for effective tool use.
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 description adds no parameter-specific information beyond what's already in the schema (which has 100% coverage). It doesn't explain how parameters interact, provide usage examples, or clarify semantics like what 'neural' search means versus 'keyword'. With complete schema coverage, the baseline is 3, but the description doesn't add meaningful value.
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 action ('Search the web') and the resource/API being used ('using Exa API'), which is specific and unambiguous. It doesn't explicitly distinguish from sibling tools like 'exa_answer' or other search-related tools, but the verb+resource combination is clear enough for basic understanding.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'exa_answer' (which appears to be a sibling tool) or other search-related tools in the list. There's no mention of use cases, prerequisites, or comparisons with similar tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
list_tasksC
List tasks with optional filtering by status and priority.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| priority | No | Filter tasks by priority level | |
| status | No | Filter tasks by status |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It mentions optional filtering but doesn't disclose behavioral traits like pagination, rate limits, authentication needs, or what happens with no parameters (e.g., lists all tasks). For a read operation with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps in understanding how the tool behaves.
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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose ('List tasks') and adds essential detail ('with optional filtering'). Every word earns its place with no redundancy or fluff, making it easy to parse quickly.
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?
Given no annotations, no output schema, and a read operation with filtering, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain return values (e.g., task list format), error conditions, or practical usage context. For a tool with 2 parameters and behavioral uncertainty, more information would help the agent use it effectively.
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%, with both parameters ('priority' and 'status') fully documented in the schema including enum values. The description adds minimal value by noting filtering is optional but doesn't provide additional semantics beyond what the schema already states. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.
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 verb ('List') and resource ('tasks'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from siblings like 'update_tasks' or 'next_task' by focusing on listing rather than modifying or selecting. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from other listing tools (none present in siblings), so it's not a perfect 5.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites, compare to siblings like 'search_nodes' or 'memory_query', or specify scenarios where filtering is beneficial. The agent must infer usage from the tool name alone.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
memory_queryC
Query the memory store with advanced filters
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| after | No | ISO date to filter observations after | |
| agent | No | Agent that created the observations | |
| before | No | ISO date to filter observations before | |
| keyword | No | Text to search for in observations | |
| limit | No | Maximum number of results to return | |
| tag | No | Tag to filter observations by |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It states this is a query operation but doesn't describe what the tool returns (e.g., format, structure), whether it's paginated, if there are rate limits, authentication requirements, or error conditions. The phrase 'advanced filters' is too vague to provide meaningful behavioral insight.
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 sentence that efficiently states the core function. However, it could be more front-loaded with critical context (e.g., what type of data is queried). There's no wasted text, but it may be too brief given the tool's complexity and lack of annotations.
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?
Given 6 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain what 'memory store' contains, what format results return, or how this differs from other query tools. For a query tool with multiple parameters and siblings offering similar functionality, more context is needed to guide proper usage.
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 all 6 parameters are documented in the schema. The description adds no additional parameter information beyond what's already in the schema (e.g., it doesn't explain how filters combine, precedence, or special syntax). Baseline score of 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.
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 'Query the memory store with advanced filters' states a general purpose (querying) but is vague about what specific resource is being queried. It mentions 'memory store' but doesn't clarify if this refers to observations, entities, tasks, or other data types available in the system. Compared to siblings like 'search_nodes' or 'read_graph', the distinction is unclear.
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 'search_nodes', 'read_graph', or 'show_memory_path'. The description mentions 'advanced filters' but doesn't specify what makes this tool different from other query/search tools in the sibling list. There's no mention of prerequisites, limitations, or typical use cases.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
next_taskA
Get the next highest priority todo task and mark it as in-progress.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| random_string | No | Dummy parameter for no-parameter tools |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden. It discloses key behavioral traits: it retrieves a task and changes its status to 'in-progress,' indicating a mutation. However, it lacks details on permissions, side effects (e.g., if marking affects other tasks), or error handling, leaving gaps for a tool that modifies state.
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 efficiently conveys the tool's purpose and action without unnecessary words. Every part earns its place by specifying what is retrieved and how it is modified.
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?
Given the tool's complexity (a mutation with no annotations and no output schema), the description is minimally adequate. It explains the core action but lacks details on return values, error cases, or how 'highest priority' is determined. For a state-changing tool, more context would improve completeness.
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 input schema has one parameter with 100% coverage, describing it as a 'Dummy parameter for no-parameter tools.' The description adds no parameter-specific information, but since the tool effectively has zero functional parameters, this is acceptable. A baseline of 4 is appropriate as the description doesn't need to compensate for missing param details.
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 specific action: 'Get the next highest priority todo task and mark it as in-progress.' It uses precise verbs ('get' and 'mark') and identifies the resource ('todo task'), distinguishing it from siblings like 'list_tasks' (which likely lists without marking) and 'complete_task' (which marks as completed).
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 context by specifying 'next highest priority,' suggesting it should be used when prioritizing tasks sequentially. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it (e.g., vs. 'list_tasks' for viewing without marking) or name alternatives, keeping it from a perfect score.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
open_nodesC
Open specific nodes in the knowledge graph by their names
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| names | Yes | Array of entity names to retrieve |
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 states the action ('open') but doesn't clarify what 'open' entails operationally—whether it retrieves node details, validates existence, or requires permissions. No information on rate limits, error handling, or output format is given, which is a significant gap for a tool with potential read/mutation implications.
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, efficient sentence with zero wasted words. It front-loads the core action and resource, making it easy to parse. Every word contributes directly to understanding the tool's purpose without redundancy or fluff.
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?
Given the lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete for effective tool use. It doesn't explain what 'opening' nodes returns, how errors are handled, or behavioral traits like idempotency. For a tool interacting with a knowledge graph, more context on operational semantics is needed to compensate for missing structured data.
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 description adds minimal semantic context beyond the input schema, which has 100% coverage. It implies that 'names' refers to entity names in the knowledge graph, but doesn't elaborate on format, uniqueness, or handling of invalid names. Since schema coverage is high, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate, as the description doesn't significantly enhance parameter understanding.
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 action ('open') and target resource ('specific nodes in the knowledge graph'), with the qualifier 'by their names' adding specificity. It distinguishes from siblings like 'search_nodes' (searching) and 'read_graph' (reading entire graph), though not explicitly. However, 'open' is somewhat ambiguous compared to more precise verbs like 'retrieve' or 'access'.
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 explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives is provided. The description implies usage for retrieving nodes by exact names, but it doesn't specify prerequisites, exclusions, or compare to siblings like 'search_nodes' (for fuzzy matching) or 'read_graph' (for broader access). This leaves the agent to infer usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
plan_tasksC
Create multiple tasks from a plan. Generates IDs and syncs with knowledge graph.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| tasks | Yes | List of tasks to create with their details |
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 mentions 'Generates IDs and syncs with knowledge graph', which adds some behavioral context beyond basic creation. However, it doesn't cover critical aspects like whether this is a write operation (implied but not stated), error handling, permissions needed, or what 'syncs' entails in practice.
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 concise with two sentences that directly state the purpose and key behaviors. It's front-loaded with the main action and avoids unnecessary details. However, it could be slightly more structured by explicitly separating purpose from side effects.
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?
Given no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete for a tool that creates multiple tasks. It doesn't explain what is returned (e.g., success status, created task IDs), error conditions, or how the knowledge graph sync works. For a write operation with potential complexity, this leaves significant gaps.
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 schema fully documents the 'tasks' parameter and its nested properties. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what's in the schema, such as explaining the structure or usage of the 'tasks' list. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.
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 action ('Create multiple tasks from a plan') and the resource ('tasks'), with additional context about generating IDs and syncing with a knowledge graph. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'list_tasks' or 'update_tasks', which would require more specific scope or usage context.
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. For example, it doesn't specify whether this is for bulk creation versus single-task creation (if such a tool exists), or when to use it over 'update_tasks' or 'list_tasks'. The description lacks context about prerequisites or typical scenarios.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
read_graphC
Read the entire knowledge graph
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| dummy | No | Placeholder parameter - this tool doesn't require parameters but returns the complete knowledge graph with entities and relationships |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden but provides minimal behavioral insight. It mentions 'entire knowledge graph' but doesn't disclose performance implications (e.g., may be slow for large graphs), output format, or error conditions. The placeholder parameter 'dummy' is unexplained in the description, leaving the agent guessing about its purpose.
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, efficient sentence that states the core function without fluff. However, it could be more front-loaded with critical details (e.g., 'Read all entities and relationships from the knowledge graph') to improve clarity. It earns its place but misses optimization opportunities.
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?
Given no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete for a tool that presumably returns complex graph data. It doesn't explain what 'entire' includes (e.g., nodes, edges, properties), potential size limits, or return structure. For a read operation with undefined output, this leaves significant gaps for the agent.
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%, with the single parameter 'dummy' documented as a placeholder that doesn't require input. The description doesn't add parameter details beyond the schema, but since there are effectively 0 functional parameters, the baseline is 4. No compensation is needed for gaps.
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 states the action ('Read') and resource ('knowledge graph'), but lacks specificity about what constitutes 'entire' - does it return all nodes, edges, metadata, or a summary? It doesn't clearly distinguish from sibling tools like 'search_nodes' or 'memory_query' which might also retrieve graph information. The purpose is understandable but vague in scope.
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 'search_nodes' or 'memory_query'. The description implies it retrieves everything, but doesn't specify use cases (e.g., for overviews, bulk analysis) or warn against misuse (e.g., for large graphs). This leaves the agent without context for tool selection.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
search_nodesC
Search for nodes in the knowledge graph based on a query
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | Search query to find matching entities |
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 of behavioral disclosure. It states the action ('Search') but doesn't describe what 'nodes' entail, how results are returned (e.g., format, pagination), or any constraints like rate limits or authentication needs. For a search tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap in transparency.
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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any wasted words. It is appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy to parse quickly. Every word earns its place by conveying essential information.
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?
Given the complexity of a search operation with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'nodes' are in this context, how results are structured, or any behavioral traits like error handling. For a tool that likely returns data, the lack of output details makes it inadequate for full understanding.
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%, with the single parameter 'query' documented as 'Search query to find matching entities'. The description adds no additional meaning beyond this, such as query syntax examples or what constitutes a 'matching entity'. With high schema coverage, the baseline score of 3 is appropriate as the schema handles the parameter documentation adequately.
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 verb ('Search') and resource ('nodes in the knowledge graph'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from some siblings like 'add_observations' or 'delete_entities' by focusing on retrieval rather than modification. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from similar search tools like 'exa_search' or 'memory_query', which slightly limits sibling differentiation.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention when to choose 'search_nodes' over 'exa_search', 'memory_query', or other search-related siblings, nor does it specify prerequisites or exclusions. This leaves the agent without context for tool selection.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
show_memory_pathA
Return absolute path of the active knowledge-graph file.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| random_string | No | Dummy parameter for no-parameter tools |
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 states the tool returns a path but doesn't clarify if this is a read-only operation, whether it requires specific permissions, or what happens if no active file exists. For a tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps in understanding its behavior.
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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose without any wasted words. It directly communicates what the tool does in a clear and structured manner, making it easy to parse quickly.
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?
Given the tool's simplicity (no functional parameters, no output schema, no annotations), the description is adequate but minimal. It explains the basic purpose but lacks context about the knowledge-graph system, error conditions, or return format, which could help an agent use it more effectively in complex scenarios.
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 0 required parameters and 1 dummy parameter with 100% schema description coverage, so the schema fully documents the input structure. The description appropriately adds no parameter details, as none are needed, aligning with the baseline for zero functional parameters.
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 specific action ('Return absolute path') and the resource ('active knowledge-graph file'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like 'read_graph' or 'memory_query' by focusing solely on file path retrieval rather than content manipulation or querying.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'read_graph' or 'memory_query', nor does it mention prerequisites or exclusions. It lacks context about the active knowledge-graph file's role in the system, leaving usage entirely implicit.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
thinkA
Use the tool to think about something. It will not obtain new information or change the database, but just append the thought to the log. Use it when complex reasoning or some cache memory is needed. Consider including: problem definition, relevant context, analysis steps, self-reflection on your reasoning, and conclusions. Adapt this structure as needed for your specific thought process.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| allowResearch | No | Whether to allow research via external tools during the reasoning process | |
| associateWithEntity | No | Optional entity name to associate this thought with | |
| category | No | Optional category for the thought (e.g., "problem-solving", "analysis", "planning") | |
| context | No | Optional context or situation relevant to this thought (e.g., project, meeting, or scenario) | |
| currentStep | No | The current step number in the thinking process | |
| formatOutput | No | Whether to apply markdown formatting to the output | |
| formatType | No | The type of formatting to apply | auto |
| plannedSteps | No | The total number of steps planned for this thinking process | |
| reflectPrompt | No | Custom prompt for the self-reflection stage | |
| researchQuery | No | Optional research query to execute during the reasoning process | |
| selfReflect | No | Whether to perform a self-reflection pass after generating the answer | |
| storeInMemory | No | Whether to store this thought in the knowledge graph memory | |
| structuredReasoning | Yes | A structured thought process to work through complex problems. Use this as a dedicated space for reasoning step-by-step. | |
| tags | No | Optional tags to help categorize and find this thought later |
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 clearly states the tool 'will not obtain new information or change the database, but just append the thought to the log,' which covers read-only and non-destructive behavior. It also mentions memory/cache functionality and provides guidance on thought structure. However, it doesn't address potential limitations like rate limits, authentication needs, or error conditions.
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 appropriately sized but could be more front-loaded. The first sentence clearly states the purpose, but the second sentence contains important behavioral information that should be more prominent. The guidance on thought structure is helpful but could be more concise. Overall, it's adequate but not optimally structured.
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 complex tool with 14 parameters and no output schema, the description provides good context about the tool's purpose, behavioral characteristics, and usage patterns. It covers the key aspects of what the tool does and when to use it. However, without annotations or output schema, it could benefit from more explicit information about return values or error handling.
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 schema already documents all 14 parameters thoroughly. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what's in the schema. It only mentions general structural elements like 'problem definition' and 'analysis steps' which loosely map to the structuredReasoning parameter. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.
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 purpose: 'Use the tool to think about something' and specifies it 'will not obtain new information or change the database, but just append the thought to the log.' This distinguishes it from research tools like exa_search and database mutation tools like upsert_entities. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from other reasoning tools like plan_tasks or memory_query.
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 provides clear usage context: 'Use it when complex reasoning or some cache memory is needed.' It also offers structural guidance with 'Consider including: problem definition, relevant context, analysis steps, self-reflection on your reasoning, and conclusions.' However, it doesn't explicitly state when NOT to use this tool or mention specific alternatives among the sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
update_relationsC
Update multiple existing relations in the knowledge graph
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| relations | Yes | Array of relations to update |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It states 'update' implying mutation, but lacks critical behavioral details: what permissions are required, whether changes are reversible, how errors are handled (e.g., if a relation doesn't exist), or rate limits. For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant gaps in understanding its operation and risks.
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, efficient sentence that front-loads key information ('update multiple existing relations') without unnecessary words. Every part earns its place by specifying the action, scope, and resource concisely, making it easy to parse quickly.
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?
Given the complexity (a mutation tool for a knowledge graph), lack of annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't cover behavioral aspects like error handling, permissions, or return values, leaving the agent with insufficient context to use it safely and effectively. More detail is needed to compensate for the missing structured data.
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%, with the 'relations' parameter fully documented in the schema (including nested 'from', 'to', 'relationType' fields). The description adds no additional meaning beyond implying batch updates via 'multiple', which is already clear from the array type in the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate as the schema does the heavy lifting.
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 action ('update') and resource ('multiple existing relations in the knowledge graph'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes from siblings like 'create_relations' (for new relations) and 'delete_relations' (for removal), but doesn't explicitly contrast with 'upsert_entities' which might handle similar graph modifications. The specificity is good but could be slightly more comparative.
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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (e.g., relations must exist), contrast with 'create_relations' for new relations or 'upsert_entities' for entity-level updates, or specify scenarios like batch updates. Without such context, an agent might misuse it or overlook better options.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
update_tasksC
Update multiple tasks with new values.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| updates | Yes | List of task updates to apply |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but only states it 'updates multiple tasks with new values'. It doesn't disclose behavioral traits like whether updates are atomic, require specific permissions, what happens on partial failures, or if there are rate limits. For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this is a significant gap.
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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action. It avoids redundancy and wastes no words, though it could be slightly more informative without losing conciseness.
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 mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what values can be updated, the response format, error handling, or dependencies. Given the complexity of bulk updates and lack of structured data, more context is needed for effective use.
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 schema fully documents the 'updates' parameter and its nested fields (id, description, due, priority, status, tags). The description adds no additional meaning beyond implying bulk operations, which is already evident from the schema's array structure. Baseline 3 is appropriate when schema does the heavy lifting.
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 verb ('update') and resource ('multiple tasks') with the scope of applying 'new values'. It distinguishes from siblings like 'complete_task' or 'list_tasks' by specifying bulk updates. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from 'update_relations' or other update 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?
No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'complete_task' for single updates or 'plan_tasks' for task planning. The description lacks context about prerequisites, such as needing existing task IDs, or when bulk updates are appropriate versus individual operations.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
upsert_entitiesC
Create new entities or update existing ones in the knowledge graph using an upsert pattern
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| entities | Yes | Array of entities to create or update |
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 mentions 'upsert pattern' but doesn't disclose key behavioral traits: it doesn't specify what happens on conflicts (e.g., whether updates merge or replace data), authentication needs, rate limits, or error handling. The description is minimal and lacks operational details critical for a mutation tool.
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, efficient sentence that front-loads the core purpose. It avoids redundancy and waste, though it could be slightly more informative without losing conciseness. Every word earns its place, making it appropriately sized for the tool's complexity.
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?
Given the tool's complexity (a mutation operation with no annotations and no output schema), the description is incomplete. It doesn't cover behavioral aspects like side effects, response format, or error conditions. For an upsert tool that modifies a knowledge graph, more context is needed to guide safe and effective use.
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 schema fully documents the single parameter 'entities' and its nested properties. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, such as explaining the 'upsert' logic in more detail or providing examples. Baseline 3 is appropriate as the schema does the heavy lifting.
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 action ('Create new entities or update existing ones') and resource ('in the knowledge graph'), and specifies the pattern ('using an upsert pattern'). It distinguishes from siblings like 'create_relations' or 'delete_entities' by focusing on entity creation/updates, though it doesn't explicitly contrast with 'add_observations' or 'update_relations' which might handle related but 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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention when to prefer 'upsert_entities' over 'add_observations' for adding data, or 'delete_entities' for removal, nor does it specify prerequisites or contextual cues for upsert operations. Usage is implied by the term 'upsert' but not explicitly defined.
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. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
20 tool updates
v1.0.0- First observed
add_observations - First observed
complete_task - First observed
create_relations - First observed
delete_entities - First observed
delete_observations - First observed
delete_relations - First observed
exa_answer - First observed
exa_search - First observed
list_tasks - First observed
memory_query - First observed
next_task - First observed
open_nodes - First observed
plan_tasks - First observed
read_graph - First observed
search_nodes - First observed
show_memory_path - First observed
think - First observed
update_relations - First observed
update_tasks - First observed
upsert_entities
TDQS
Most tools have distinct purposes, but some overlap exists. For example, 'exa_search' and 'exa_answer' both use the Exa API for web-related queries, which could cause confusion about when to use each. However, the descriptions clarify that 'exa_search' is for general searching while 'exa_answer' provides sourced answers, helping to mitigate ambiguity.
The naming follows a consistent verb_noun pattern with minor deviations. Most tools use snake_case (e.g., 'add_observations', 'create_relations'), but 'exa_answer' and 'exa_search' include a prefix 'exa_' that breaks the pure verb_noun convention. This slight inconsistency does not significantly hinder readability.
With 20 tools, the count is borderline high for a server focused on knowledge graph and task management. While it covers multiple domains (knowledge graph, tasks, web search, memory), it feels slightly heavy, potentially overwhelming for agents to navigate efficiently without clear categorization.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for its domains. For the knowledge graph, it includes CRUD operations (e.g., 'upsert_entities', 'delete_entities', 'read_graph', 'update_relations'), querying ('search_nodes', 'memory_query'), and observation management. For tasks, it covers listing, creating, updating, and completing. Additional tools like 'think' and Exa APIs enhance functionality without leaving obvious gaps.
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