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Read-onlyIdempotent

Search the full knowledge corpus by keyword in any language to find patterns, architectures, and governance content. Returns ranked hits with relevance scores, then use get_* tools for detail.

Instructions

Ranked keyword search across the whole corpus (knowledge, patterns, architectures, governance and the handbook). Matches every language and ignores accents, so query in the user's own words. Each hit carries a relevance score and the fields it matched; follow up with the matching get_* tool for full detail. Use this before any get_* tool whenever you have a question rather than an identifier.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "query": "<query>"
    },
    "name": "search"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMax results (default 20).
queryYesKeyword or phrase to search for in any supported language.
localeNoLanguage of the returned body. Default: en.
domainsNoRestrict to these domains. Omit to search everything, including the handbook.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
countYes
queryYes
resultsYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed3 schema fields changedv0.6.0
    • changedInput schema / properties / locale / enum
      Previous value: -[
      -  "en",
      -  "es",
      -  "pt"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "en",
      +  "es",
      +  "pt",
      +  "fr",
      +  "de",
      +  "ja",
      +  "zh"
      +]
    • changedInput schema / properties / query / description
      Previous value: -"Keyword or phrase to search for, in any of en/es/pt."New value: +"Keyword or phrase to search for in any supported language."
    • addedOutput schema / properties / results / items / properties / how_to_cite
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "The citation, already formed — use it verbatim.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  2. Changed3 schema fields changedv0.4.1
    • addedInput schema / properties / query / maxLength
      Added value: +512
    • addedInput schema / properties / query / minLength
      Added value: +1
    • addedOutput schema / properties / results / items / properties / resource_uri
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "Read this card as an MCP Resource.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
  3. First observedv0.2.1

TDQS

A4/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already establish read-only, idempotent, non-destructive behavior, so the bar is lower. The description still adds real context beyond them: cross-language matching, accent-insensitivity, that each hit carries a relevance score and matched fields, and the recommended follow-up with get_*. It stops short of stating result caps or ranking model details.

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?

Three tight sentences, front-loaded with the core scope, then behavior, then the routing instruction. Every sentence carries distinct information with no filler.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values needn't be described, and the description still usefully previews the hit shape and the follow-up path. It is nearly complete for a search tool; the missing piece is any differentiation from the sibling search family, which the agent needs to disambiguate.

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 the schema already documents query, limit, locale and domains with defaults and bounds. The description adds only generic guidance ('query in the user's own words', 'matches every language') rather than new syntax or format detail, so the baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Ranked keyword search across the whole corpus') and enumerates the covered domains, so the agent knows exactly what is searched. However, it does not distinguish itself from the sibling 'search_all', which the phrase 'across the whole corpus' makes it sound identical to, leaving real ambiguity about which search entry point to pick.

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 routes the agent: 'Use this before any get_* tool whenever you have a question rather than an identifier.' That is a clear when-to-use vs when-not rule against the get_* family. It gives no guidance against the other search siblings (search_all, search_articles), which is the more likely confusion.

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