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Server Quality Checklist
Latest release: v0.1.0
- Disambiguation5/5
Each tool has a distinct purpose: advance moves stages, call_human asks for help, claim assigns tasks, comment documents progress, decompose splits tasks, get_task retrieves details, next_task suggests what to do next, and return_task handles blocking issues. No two tools overlap in functionality, making it easy for an agent to select the correct one.
Naming Consistency3/5Tool names mix conventions: some are single verbs (advance, claim, comment, decompose), others are verb+noun with underscore (call_human, get_task, return_task), and one is adjective+noun (next_task). While all are lowercase and readable, the lack of a uniform pattern reduces predictability.
Tool Count5/5With 8 tools, the server is well-scoped for the domain of managing task workflow from queue to completion. Each tool serves a clear role without unnecessary bulk, and the count comfortably fits the typical range for a focused MCP server.
Completeness3/5The tools cover core workflow actions (claim, advance, return, get, next, comment, call_human, decompose) but lack basic CRUD operations like creating, updating, or deleting tasks directly. This can force agents into workarounds if new tasks are needed or details must be edited.
Average 3.9/5 across 8 of 8 tools scored. Lowest: 2.3/5.
See the Tool Scores section below for per-tool breakdowns.
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How is the quality score calculated?
The overall quality score combines two components: Tool Definition Quality (70%) and Server Coherence (30%).
Tool Definition Quality measures how well each tool describes itself to AI agents. Every tool is scored 1–5 across six dimensions: Purpose Clarity (25%), Usage Guidelines (20%), Behavioral Transparency (20%), Parameter Semantics (15%), Conciseness & Structure (10%), and Contextual Completeness (10%). The server-level definition quality score is calculated as 60% mean TDQS + 40% minimum TDQS, so a single poorly described tool pulls the score down.
Server Coherence evaluates how well the tools work together as a set, scoring four dimensions equally: Disambiguation (can agents tell tools apart?), Naming Consistency, Tool Count Appropriateness, and Completeness (are there gaps in the tool surface?).
Tiers are derived from the overall score: A (≥3.5), B (≥3.0), C (≥2.0), D (≥1.0), F (<1.0). B and above is considered passing.
Tool Scores
- Behavior2/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full transparency burden. It indicates a non-destructive action (adding a note), but does not disclose whether the comment is appended, overwritten, or has any side effects. No rate limits or permissions are mentioned.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness2/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is very short and front-loaded, but it omits critical parameter information. While concise, it fails to be sufficiently informative, reducing its practical value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness1/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no output schema and zero schema description coverage, the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain input expectations, return values, or behavior, leaving an agent with significant ambiguity.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, yet the description provides no explanation of the required parameters (task_id and text). An agent cannot determine what task_id refers to or what form text should take without additional context.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool is for adding notes on progress, findings, and decisions, which aligns with the verb 'comment'. It provides specific examples of content ('chose X instead of Y because Z'), making it distinct from sibling tools like 'advance' or 'claim'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description implies it is for recording observations, but does not specify when not to use it or mention any prerequisites.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It lists the returned fields but does not disclose whether the operation is read-only (though implied) or any side effects. Provides basic behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single sentence that is front-loaded and contains no unnecessary words. Every part of the description adds value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple get tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description adequately lists what is returned. Could mention that it does not modify data, but overall reasonable.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters1/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0% and the description does not mention the task_id parameter at all. It fails to add meaning beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states it retrieves a task dossier including description, stage, assignees, labels, and all comments. This distinguishes it from sibling tools which are mutation operations (comment, advance, claim, etc.).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines2/5Does 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. The description only states what it does, not when it is appropriate or when another tool might be better.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior3/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Discloses that 'Done' is not set by this tool and that specific parameters are required per transition. However, no annotations are present, and the description lacks details on side effects, permissions, or response behavior.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness4/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Three sentences, front-loaded with purpose and specific conditions. No redundant information, though could be slightly more structured.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (5 params, 2 required) and lack of output schema, the description covers the two main use cases and their requirements. Could mention if other 'to' values exist or indicate return value.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Adds meaning beyond input schema by explaining that 'to' values 'build' and 'review' require 'spec' and 'worklog'+'evidence' respectively. Schema has 0% description coverage, so description compensates for key parameters, though not all 5 parameters are explained.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the tool advances a task to 'build' or 'review' states, with specific parameter requirements. It distinguishes from siblings like 'claim' or 'decompose' by focusing on state transitions.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly states when to use (for 'build' and 'review' transitions) and when not to use ('no transition to Done'). Provides conditions for each transition, though no explicit comparison to other sibling tools.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It transparently discloses key behaviors: question becomes a comment, task moves to a specific column, assignee is preserved. It also clarifies exclusions (not a review, not an external blocker). This is solid for a simple tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise, using only two sentences to convey purpose, effects, and exclusions. Every sentence adds value with no redundancy. Front-loaded with main action.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no annotations, output schema, or complex parameters, the description covers the essential behavioral context and flow. It could mention prerequisites (e.g., task existence) but is largely complete for the tool's simplicity.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, so description must compensate. It implicitly maps parameters to their roles: task_id (task to move) and question (comment content). However, it does not provide explicit parameter descriptions or constraints, relying on context. Adds value but insufficiently detailed.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose4/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: to call a human when stuck, moving the task to 'Call to Human' column and posting the question as a comment. It also distinguishes itself by stating what it is NOT (review or external blocker), aiding differentiation from siblings.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies when to use ('stuck and need a human') and what it is not, but does not explicitly compare to sibling tools or provide when-not-to-use guidance. Usage context is clear but lacks explicit alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior4/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden. It explains that subtasks go into the Queue with a relation to the parent, and the parent moves to Backlog with an 'epic' label. This provides useful behavioral context beyond the schema.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise and front-loaded, stating the action and conditions immediately. Every sentence adds value, with no wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given there is no output schema and only two parameters, the description fully explains what the tool does, what inputs are expected, and what side effects occur (parent/child task states). It is complete for this tool's complexity.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters4/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It details the subtask format: title, optional description, and optional priority (0-5). This adds meaning to the otherwise generic 'additionalProperties: true' array items.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool breaks a large task into subtasks, specifying that the task must be 'YOUR large task' (>~half day) and that subtasks must be at least two. This clearly differentiates it from sibling tools like get_task or next_task.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines3/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies when to use: for tasks that are large (more than about half a day) and need to be broken down. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use or provide alternatives, leaving some ambiguity.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior5/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description fully discloses side effects: unassigns user, sets label, moves task to backlog. Clear and honest.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Single sentence, front-loaded with purpose, efficient no waste.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness4/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Covers the tool's effect and context well for its simplicity, but omits prerequisites (e.g., task assignment status) and error conditions. Adequate for a basic tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters2/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 0% (no property descriptions). Description does not elaborate on 'task_id' or 'reason' beyond the tool's context, leaving meaning implicit.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the tool returns a task due to external blocking, with specific actions (removes assignee, sets label 'blocked', moves to backlog). Distinguishes from siblings like claim, advance, etc.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly specifies when to use (external blocking), but does not mention when not to use or alternatives like comment or decompose.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior5/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Without annotations, the description conveys key behaviors: it assigns the user, moves the task, and lists failure conditions. This is comprehensive for a mutation tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise, with two sentences that convey the main action, constraints, and alternatives. Every word adds value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple one-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers purpose, side effects, error handling, and references to sibling tools, making it contextually complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters3/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description does not explicitly define the parameter 'task_id', but the context of claiming a task makes its purpose obvious. With 0% schema coverage, more explicit parameter description would be beneficial.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool claims a task from Queue, assigns it to the user, and moves it to Design. It specifies the resource and action, distinguishing it from sibling tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines5/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly states when to use (take task from Queue) and when not (if not in Queue, already taken, or race condition). It provides the alternative 'next_task' for failure cases.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
- Behavior5/5
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description fully carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It reveals that the tool returns one task at a time, does not give backlog or blocked tasks, and prioritizes the user's active task. This addresses all key behavioral aspects for a read-heavy tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Conciseness5/5Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, well-structured sentence that front-loads the main verb and resource. It covers priority logic, exclusions, and limitation without any redundant or unnecessary text.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Completeness5/5Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity (no parameters, no output schema), the description is complete. It explains the full behavior required for an agent to use it correctly, including prioritization, exclusions, and the one-task-per-call limit.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Parameters5/5Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool has no parameters, so the input schema is empty. The description adds all meaningful context by explaining what the tool actually does, which is entirely beyond the schema. This effectively compensates for the lack of parameters.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Purpose5/5Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description explicitly states it returns the user's active task or the top free task from the queue, and excludes backlog and blocked tasks. This is a specific verb (returns) and resource (task), and it distinguishes itself from siblings like get_task (which retrieves a specific task) and claim (which assigns tasks).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Usage Guidelines4/5Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description clearly indicates when to use the tool: when determining the next task to work on. It explains the priority logic and exclusions. However, it does not explicitly compare to siblings or state when not to use it, which is a minor gap for a score of 5.
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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