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prior_art

Manage prior art references and IDS for patent applications. Add, update, list, or check citations, distinguish features, and claims affected.

Instructions

Prior art & IDS: add|get|update|remove|list|ids_add|ids_list|ids_check.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
actionYes
idNo
citationNo
doiNo
relevanceNo
distinguishing_featuresNo
claims_affectedNo
tome_keyNo
dateNo
refsNo
ids_statusNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description fails to disclose behavioral traits such as side effects, permissions, or response behavior for any action.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is too brief to be useful, sacrificing clarity for conciseness; structure is flat and lacks organization.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Despite having 11 parameters and multiple actions, the description covers none of the necessary context, making the tool significantly underdocumented.

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

Parameters1/5

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

With 0% schema description coverage and no parameter details in the description, the tool provides no semantic help beyond parameter names.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description lists actions across prior art and IDS domains, making the tool's domain clear. However, it lacks a unified purpose statement and does not differentiate from siblings beyond the tool name.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool or which action to select; the list of actions implies context but no explicit directives or 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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