memoryos_get_domain_schema
Retrieve the workspace domain schema to understand the data structure and manage agent memory consistently.
Instructions
Read the workspace domain schema setting.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Retrieve the workspace domain schema to understand the data structure and manage agent memory consistently.
Read the workspace domain schema setting.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.4.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the burden of indicating behavior. 'Read' signals a non-mutating operation, which is helpful, but the description does not disclose what exactly is returned, whether it is a full schema object, or any authentication expectations.
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 with no filler. Every word contributes to identifying the operation and target.
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 zero-parameter read tool, this is largely complete: the verb and resource are clear, and the sibling set_domain_schema provides disambiguation. It could be more complete by explicitly stating that it returns the current schema value, but the absence of parameters and output schema keep the risk low.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool has zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description does not need to explain any parameters, and the empty schema is already fully explicit.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description uses a specific verb, 'Read', and a clear resource, 'workspace domain schema setting'. It is immediately distinguishable from the sibling set_domain_schema because reading is the inverse of setting.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies this is the tool to use when you need the current domain schema setting. However, it does not explicitly say when to use it instead of set_domain_schema or how it relates to the other memory tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.