inquisitor
Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v0.2.3
- Disambiguation5/5
Each tool clearly targets a distinct action: analyzing directories, searching the web, tracing code, scaffolding projects, managing investigation phases, and verifying findings. There is no overlap or ambiguity between tool purposes.
Naming Consistency5/5All tools follow a consistent pattern with the 'inquisitor_' prefix and snake_case verb-based names (analyze, search, trace, scaffold, phase_get, phase_set, verify). Naming is uniform and predictable.
Tool Count5/5Seven tools is well within the ideal range and each serves a distinct role in the investigation workflow. The count feels neither excessive nor sparse.
Completeness4/5The tools cover the core investigation cycle: gather (analyze, search), understand (trace), verify, and manage progress (phase_get, phase_set). A minor gap is the lack of an explicit tool for recording or persisting findings, but the phase and verify tools partially address this.
Average 2.6/5 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
- Behavior1/5
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 only states 'validate', without indicating whether the tool is read-only, modifies state, requires prior investigation steps, or what side effects occur. This is a significant gap for a validation tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is concise at one sentence, but it is overly terse. It earns its place by stating the purpose, but fails to provide necessary details that could be added without significant length. A balanced description would include parameter context and usage hints.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has three parameters, no annotations, and an output schema (not shown), the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain what the validation entails, how to use the parameters, or what the output represents. The agent cannot effectively use this tool from the description alone.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, meaning no parameter descriptions exist in the schema. The tool description does not mention any parameters or their roles. Parameters like 'project_path', 'session_name', and 'original_definitions' are entirely unexplained, leaving the agent unable to correctly invoke the tool.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'validate' and the resources 'investigation findings' and 'original problem definitions', giving a clear purpose. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like inquisitor_analyze or inquisitor_trace, which could have overlapping functionality.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description is a single sentence with no explicit instructions on prerequisites, workflow context, or exclusions. Usage must be inferred from the name and purpose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, so the description must disclose side effects, permissions, or constraints. It only says 'set up' without mentioning file creation, overwriting, or required access rights.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise sentence, but it sacrifices necessary detail. It could be expanded to include parameter guidance or behavioral notes without losing conciseness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the absence of annotations and schema descriptions, the description is insufficient for a tool with 3 parameters (2 required). It does not cover output or typical use cases.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
With 0% schema description coverage, the description adds no meaning to parameters like output_path, project_type, or requirements. It does not explain their purpose or constraints.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('set up') and resource ('new project'), and the name 'scaffold' aligns with initialization tasks. However, it lacks specificity about the type of project or what 'best practices' entail, making it moderately clear.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 siblings (e.g., inquisitor_analyze, inquisitor_verify) or prerequisites like existing directories or context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description should disclose behavioral traits. It mentions the engines but does not explain rate limits, authentication needs, default engine behavior, or what happens when fetch_content is true. The lack of detail on side effects or constraints reduces transparency.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single sentence, which is concise but overly brief for a tool with 7 parameters and no schema descriptions. It front-loads the key action and engines but omits crucial details, making it somewhat under-specified.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (7 parameters, 0% schema coverage, no annotations) and the presence of an output schema, the description still lacks completeness. It does not explain output format, engine-specific behaviors, or edge cases like missing results. The output schema partially compensates, but the description remains insufficient.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must clarify parameters. It does not mention any parameter (query, engine, time_range, etc.) beyond the engines listed. The agent cannot infer what each parameter does from the description alone.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states it searches the web and lists three specific engines (DuckDuckGo, Brave, SearXNG), distinguishing it from sibling tools like inquisitor_analyze or inquisitor_trace which have different functions. However, it could be more explicit about the resource being 'web search results'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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, when not to use it, or how to choose between engines. It only states the engines supported, leaving 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.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility. It does not disclose whether the tool is read-only, destructive, or requires specific permissions. The term 'scan' implies non-destructive analysis but is not explicit.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise sentence, but it omits necessary details that could be added without excessive length. It is appropriately sized but under-informative.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Although an output schema exists, the description does not explain what 'structured overview' entails. The tool is simple but the description is too vague for complete understanding without additional context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, and the description only implies that 'project_path' is a directory path. It adds no details about format, constraints, or behavior when null.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'scan' and the resource 'project directory', and promises a 'structured overview'. It is specific enough to distinguish from siblings, though it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'inquisitor_search' or 'inquisitor_trace'. There is no mention of prerequisites or context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
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 only says 'trace' without explaining what tracing entails (e.g., whether it returns a call graph, follows dependencies, or is read-only). This is a significant gap for a tool that likely performs a complex codebase analysis.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, clear sentence that earns its place. It is appropriately sized and front-loaded with the verb and resource, with no wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Despite having four parameters and an output schema, the description gives no context about how parameters affect behavior, what the output represents, or what 'trace' means in this codebase. This is inadequate for a tool of this complexity, especially with no annotations.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate by explaining parameter meaning. However, it does not mention any of the four parameters (symbol, direction, max_depth, project_path). The agent has no additional insight beyond the schema's type/default information, which is insufficient for correct invocation.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Trace') and the resource ('a function, class, or method') within the codebase. It is specific enough to distinguish from search/analyze, but does not explicitly name sibling tools, so it falls short of a 5.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 inquisitor_search or inquisitor_analyze. There is no mention of specific scenarios or exclusions, leaving 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.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only states 'advance', which implies forward progression. It does not disclose side effects, such as recording evidence or findings, despite the presence of these parameters.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness3/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single short sentence, which is concise but front-loads the verb. It is minimally adequate but could be improved with additional context without being verbose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity of 6 parameters (1 required) and the existence of an output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the tool's full behavior, the role of each parameter, or what the output contains.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0% (no parameter descriptions in schema), and the description only hints at target_phase being the phase to advance to. Other parameters like evidence, findings, open_questions are not explained at all.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description 'Advance to a new phase in the Newton investigation process' uses a specific verb (advance) and resource (phase), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like inquisitor_phase_get (which retrieves the phase).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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 inquisitor_analyze or inquisitor_phase_get. No context, prerequisites, or exclusions are given.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits on its own. It only states 'Get' without mentioning side effects, read-only nature, required context, or error handling. It does not describe what happens with default session_name or how project_path affects the result, leaving a significant transparency gap for a tool with no annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, grammatically complete sentence, making it highly concise and easy to parse. However, the brevity sacrifices useful detail—it is not bloated, but it lacks enough substance to be considered a fully helpful description. This earns a 4 rather than a 5.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness2/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The tool has a simple signature (two optional params) and an output schema (covering return values), but the description lacks domain-specific context about the 'Newton investigation' and the meaning of 'phase.' It also does not explain how parameters affect the outcome, and without annotations, the description is insufficient for complete understanding of when and how to invoke the tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema has two parameters with no descriptions (0% coverage), and the description provides no explanation of what project_path or session_name mean. The description adds no semantic value for the parameters, leaving agents unable to determine their purpose or how they influence the retrieval of the phase. With low schema coverage, the description must compensate but does not.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Get') and the specific resource ('the current phase of the Newton investigation'), which distinguishes it from sibling tools like phase_set (which sets the phase). The verb-resource pairing is specific and unambiguous, rating a 5 on purpose clarity.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies this tool is for retrieving the current phase, but it does not explicitly mention when to use it versus alternatives such as inquisitor_phase_set or inquisitor_analyze. No exclusions or alternative references are given, so usage context is only implied rather than clearly instructed.
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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