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Search entities and relations by text query. Returns up to limit results (default 10, max 50) ordered by relevance.

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Search entities and relations in persistent memory using text queries. Retrieve ranked results from local SQLite storage to recall specific knowledge across AI conversations.

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Search entities and relations by text query. Returns up to limit results (default 10, max 50) ordered by relevance.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
queryYes
limitNo
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It successfully communicates pagination constraints (default 10, max 50) and result ordering (by relevance), but omits safety profile information (e.g., read-only status) or side effects.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is a single efficient sentence, but it is identical to the title, adding zero new information. This redundancy prevents a higher score despite the lack of fluff.

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

Completeness3/5

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

The description explains return behavior (result count limits and ordering) which partially compensates for the missing output schema. However, it lacks details on the structure of returned entities/relations or filtering capabilities, leaving gaps for a tool with 0% schema coverage.

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 0%, requiring the description to compensate. It implicitly documents the 'query' parameter as a 'text query' and the 'limit' parameter with specific bounds (default 10, max 50), providing adequate but not comprehensive semantic context.

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

Purpose2/5

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

Tautological: description restates name/title.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_entity_with_relations' or 'read_graph'. It fails to indicate that text-based search is appropriate when the entity ID is unknown.

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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