Get Memory Digest

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Discloses that it returns None if no digest exists and that setting disable updates a flag. Does not cover error cases or side effects beyond the flag, but overall transparent about read and optional write 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?

Concise and well-structured: main purpose first, then return behavior, usage guidance, parameter explanation, and bulleted args. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy.

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?

Explains return value and references sibling for generation. Covers the optional disable side-effect. Lacks error handling details (e.g., invalid project) and does not define 'auto-load injection', but sufficient for typical 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 0%, but description explains each parameter: project as name, surface as filter, and disable with its three behaviors. Adds meaning beyond schema, though surface could be more specific.

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?

Clearly states what the tool does: 'Retrieve the current memory digest for a project without re-running consolidation.' It distinguishes from the sibling consolidate_memories by noting that this is a read-only retrieval that does not trigger consolidation.

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

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

Explicitly advises to 'Use consolidate_memories first to generate one' if no digest exists. Also explains the three modes of the disable parameter. Could be more explicit about when not to use, but the guidance is clear and practical.

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