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  • Latest release: v3.0.0

  • Disambiguation5/5

    Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: help, list categories, search, get, create, check status, and compose. No overlap; descriptions clarify workflow order.

    Naming Consistency4/5

    Most tools follow verb_noun snake_case (list_prompt_categories, search_prompts, get_prompt, etc.), but 'prompts_help' reverses to noun_verb, breaking the pattern.

    Tool Count5/5

    7 tools is well-scoped for a prompt management server: discovery, retrieval, creation, composition, and status checking. Not too few or too many.

    Completeness3/5

    Covers discovery, retrieval, creation, and composition, but lacks update, delete, or list-all prompts, leaving notable gaps for full lifecycle management.

  • Average 4.3/5 across 7 of 7 tools scored.

    See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.

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How is the quality score calculated?

The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).

Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.

Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).

Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.

Tool Scores

  • Behavior3/5

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

    No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions saving to GitHub but does not explain side effects (e.g., if name already exists, required permissions, or commit default behavior). The workflow mentions duplicate prevention, but more explicit details on mutation and error conditions would improve transparency.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    The description is extremely concise with only two sentences and a workflow label. It is front-loaded with the core purpose and every sentence adds value without redundancy.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness4/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Given 10 parameters (4 required) and no output schema, the description plus schema provide sufficient context for usage. The workflow guidance and parameter details are complete, though a brief note on return values or success/failure could enhance completeness.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters3/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    Schema description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The input schema already contains detailed descriptions with examples for all parameters. The tool description does not add significant meaning beyond the schema, meriting a score of 3.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description clearly states 'Create a new prompt and save it directly to the GitHub repository.' This is a specific verb+resource combination that distinguishes the tool from siblings like search_prompts and get_prompt.

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    Explicitly states 'Always use search_prompts first to check if a similar prompt already exists. Only create new prompts when needed to avoid duplicates.' This provides clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance, referencing a sibling tool.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It states returns 'complete prompt content with metadata and template variables'. This is sufficient for a read-only retrieval. No contradictions or omissions.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    Two sentences, no fluff. First sentence states purpose, second provides critical prerequisite. Efficient and front-loaded.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness4/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Given the simplicity of the tool (one parameter, no output schema), the description covers purpose, usage, and behavior adequately. Could mention error cases like 'not found' but not necessary for correct invocation.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters3/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    Schema description coverage is 100% and the parameter description in schema is detailed. The tool description does not add extra parameter meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description clearly states the tool retrieves a specific prompt by exact name, using strong verb 'Retrieve' and specifying the resource. It distinguishes from sibling search_prompts by emphasizing use after searching.

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    Explicitly instructs to use search_prompts first to find the correct name. Does not explicitly state when not to use, but the sequential workflow is clear. Could improve by mentioning alternatives or conditions.

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

  • Behavior3/5

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

    No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden for behavioral traits. It implies the tool is safe (returns data, no side effects) but does not explicitly state it is read-only, lacks destructive consequences, or outline any rate limits. For a search tool, the description is adequate but not fully transparent.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    The description is extremely concise—three short sentences. It front-loads the critical usage guidance ('ALWAYS START HERE') and eliminates any unnecessary words. Every sentence adds value.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness4/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Given the tool has only three optional parameters, 100% schema coverage, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is largely complete. It explains the tool's role and what it returns. However, it could optionally mention that results might be paginated or include sorting, but this is not a critical omission.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters3/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    The input schema covers 100% of parameters with detailed descriptions and examples. The tool description adds minimal new value beyond mentioning 'keyword, category, or tags,' which aligns with the schema. Baseline score of 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.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description uses a specific verb 'Search' and resource 'prompts' with clear filtering criteria (keyword, category, tags). It explicitly distinguishes from siblings (get_prompt, create_github_prompt) by recommending this as the first step, making its purpose clear and differentiated.

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    The description explicitly states 'ALWAYS START HERE' and 'recommended first step before using get_prompt or creating new prompts,' providing clear guidance on when to use the tool and how it fits into the workflow (avoiding duplicates).

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    Describes that it checks both connection and write access, beyond a simple ping. No annotations exist, so description carries full burden; it provides key behavioral traits.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    Two concise sentences with no unnecessary words. Information is front-loaded and efficient.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness3/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Adequate for a simple check tool, but lacks description of the return value or expected output, which would be useful since no output schema exists.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters4/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    No parameters, so schema coverage is 100%. Description adds meaning by specifying the scope (connection and write access), which is useful context.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    Clearly states verb 'Check' and resource 'GitHub connection status and write access'. Differentiates from sibling tools which are all prompt-related.

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    Explicitly says 'Use this to verify GitHub operations are available.' providing clear context. No exclusion statements needed as no direct alternative among siblings.

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

  • Behavior3/5

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

    No annotations are provided, so description carries full burden. It states the combine behavior but does not disclose what the tool returns (e.g., combined text, new prompt resource) or any side effects. Adequate but lacks detail.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    Description is two sentences plus a workflow note, front-loaded with purpose and emoji. No wasted words.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness3/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Covers purpose and workflow but lacks return value description. For a simple tool with no output schema, this omission reduces completeness.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters4/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. Description adds value by instructing to get prompt names from search_prompts and provides examples, exceeding schema descriptions.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    Description clearly states 'Combine multiple existing prompts into a single prompt,' which is a specific verb+resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like search_prompts (searching) and get_prompt (single prompt).

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

    Usage Guidelines5/5

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

    Explicitly mentions 'Perfect for creating complex multi-step workflows' and provides a workflow: 'Use search_prompts to find prompt names first.' This gives clear when-to-use and prerequisite guidance.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    Despite no annotations, the description discloses that the tool returns guidance, examples, and best practices, making its read-only nature obvious.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    The description is a single, efficient sentence with no wasted words.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness5/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    For a help tool, the description sufficiently explains the tool's purpose and output without needing complex details.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters3/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    Schema coverage is 100% with a clear parameter description; the tool description adds no extra parameter details beyond what the schema provides.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    The description clearly states the tool is for getting help on using Smart Prompts tools, distinguishing it from functional siblings like search_prompts and get_prompt.

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    The description implies usage when needing guidance on Smart Prompts tools, but does not explicitly exclude or compare with alternatives.

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

  • Behavior4/5

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

    No annotations, but description implies read-only (explore, browse). States it returns categories with counts. Clearly safe and non-destructive.

    Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

    Conciseness5/5

    Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

    Two sentences, no waste. First sentence states purpose, second provides usage context. Well-structured and front-loaded.

    Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

    Completeness4/5

    Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

    Given simplicity (0 params, no output schema), description covers purpose and usage adequately. Mentions return includes prompt counts. Could detail output structure but sufficient.

    Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

    Parameters4/5

    Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

    Zero parameters, so baseline is 4. Schema description 'No parameters needed' covers it. Description reinforces no params needed.

    Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

    Purpose5/5

    Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

    Specific verb 'List' and resource 'prompt categories' with 'prompt counts'. Distinguishes from sibling tools like search_prompts (search within categories) and create_github_prompt (creation).

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

    Usage Guidelines4/5

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

    Explicitly says 'Use this to explore... before searching or creating prompts', providing clear context. Does not explicitly state when not to use, but implies alternatives.

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

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