Feedback Synthesis MCP

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden and adds valuable behavioral context: it discloses that searches are 'fast and cheap,' operate on 'cached sources' and 'previously collected feedback,' and do not trigger 'new LLM processing.' This covers performance, data source, and processing behavior, though it could mention rate limits or auth needs.

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 appropriately sized and front-loaded: the first sentence states the core purpose, followed by usage context and behavioral traits, then a structured parameter section. Every sentence adds value with zero waste, making it easy for an agent to parse quickly.

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?

Given 5 parameters with 0% schema coverage and no annotations, the description provides complete context: purpose, usage guidelines, behavioral traits, and full parameter semantics. With an output schema present, return values need not be explained, making this description comprehensive for tool selection and invocation.

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%, so the description must compensate fully. It adds detailed semantics for all 5 parameters: query ('Search terms'), sources ('Filter by source types'), target ('Filter by target repo/app'), since ('ISO 8601 datetime filter'), and limit ('Max results to return'). Examples clarify usage, effectively documenting parameters beyond the bare schema.

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 clearly states the tool's purpose with specific verbs ('search raw feedback items') and resources ('across cached sources using full-text search'). It distinguishes from siblings by specifying it searches 'previously collected feedback without triggering new LLM processing' versus synthesis tools like synthesize_feedback.

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?

Explicit guidance is provided: 'Useful for drilling into a specific topic after synthesis' indicates when to use it, and 'Searches previously collected feedback without triggering new LLM processing' distinguishes it from tools that might process new data. It contrasts with siblings like synthesize_feedback by emphasizing it's for raw search, not synthesis.

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