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append_insight

Add business insights discovered from data analysis to log statistical variations in conversation structure for anomaly detection.

Instructions

Add a business insight to the memo

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
insightYesBusiness insight discovered from data analysis

Implementation Reference

  • Handler for the 'append_insight' tool. Appends the provided insight to the database's insights list, synthesizes a memo, notifies clients of the update, and returns a success message.
    elif name == "append_insight":
        if not arguments or "insight" not in arguments:
            raise ValueError("Missing insight argument")
    
        db.insights.append(arguments["insight"])
        _ = db._synthesize_memo()
    
                # Notify clients that the memo resource has changed
        await server.request_context.session.send_resource_updated(AnyUrl("memo://insights"))
    
        return [types.TextContent(type="text", text="Insight added to memo")]
  • Registration of the 'append_insight' tool in the list_tools handler, including name, description, and input schema.
    types.Tool(
        name="append_insight",
        description="Add a business insight to the memo",
        inputSchema={
            "type": "object",
            "properties": {
                "insight": {"type": "string", "description": "Business insight discovered from data analysis"},
            },
            "required": ["insight"],
        },
    ),
  • Helper method in LogDatabase class that generates a formatted business intelligence memo from the list of insights. Called after appending a new insight.
    def _synthesize_memo(self) -> str:
        """Synthesizes business insights into a formatted memo"""
        logger.debug(f"Synthesizing memo with {len(self.insights)} insights")
        if not self.insights:
            return "No business insights have been discovered yet."
    
        insights = "\n".join(f"- {insight}" for insight in self.insights)
    
        memo = "📊 Business Intelligence Memo 📊\n\n"
        memo += "Key Insights Discovered:\n\n"
        memo += insights
    
        if len(self.insights) > 1:
            memo += "\nSummary:\n"
            memo += f"Analysis has revealed {len(self.insights)} key business insights that suggest opportunities for strategic optimization and growth."
    
        logger.debug("Generated basic memo format")
        return memo
  • Initialization of the insights list in LogDatabase __init__ method, used to store business insights.
    self.insights: list[str] = []

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description bears full disclosure burden. It only says 'Add', implying mutation, but does not explain side effects, whether the insight is appended or replaced, constraints like max length, or whether changes are reversible.

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?

Single, front-loaded sentence with no unnecessary words. Every element (verb, object, target) earns its place.

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?

Given simple schema (one string) and no output schema, the description suffices minimally. However, it lacks context about what 'the memo' is, how to access or verify appended insights, and how this tool relates to the sibling database tools.

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 baseline is 3. The tool description repeats 'business insight' from the schema's property description without adding extra semantic meaning or usage context beyond what the schema already provides.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Description uses specific verb 'Add' and resource 'business insight' targeting 'the memo', clearly indicating the action. Among sibling tools (read_query, write_query, etc.), none relate to adding insights, so it stands out distinctly.

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 versus alternatives. While siblings are database-oriented, the description does not explicitly state scenarios, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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