Search the scholarly corpus by topic, title, or keyword. Returns ranked works with title, year, citation, SSRN link, and sha256. Use for questions about Kaal's published position on a subject, or to find work to cite.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | No | ||
| query | Yes |
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
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Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already provide readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. Description adds behavioral context: returns ranked works with specific fields (title, year, citation, SSRN link, sha256). This adds value beyond annotations.
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?
Two concise sentences, front-loaded with the main verb and resource. No unnecessary words, efficiently conveys purpose, usage, and output.
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 no output schema provided but indicated, description covers input (query) and output format (fields). Missing detail on limit parameter, but for a simple search tool, it is reasonably complete. Sibling tools help contextualize.
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 coverage is 0% with no descriptions. Description only mentions the 'query' parameter (search by topic, title, keyword) but does not explain 'limit' parameter. Since description must compensate, it fails to fully document parameters.
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?
Description clearly states the verb 'Search' and the resource 'scholarly corpus'. It specifies search criteria (by topic, title, keyword) and distinguishes from siblings like 'get_paper' (individual paper) and 'corpus_overview' by mentioning Kaal's published position.
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?
Description explicitly states when to use: 'for questions about Kaal's published position on a subject, or to find work to cite'. It does not state when not to use or mention alternatives, but the sibling tools imply alternatives.
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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Each tool targets a distinct resource or action: overviews, specific claims/papers, searches by different granularities, citation help, and document verification. No two tools overlap in purpose.
All tool names use lowercase snake_case with clear verb-noun or noun-preposition patterns (e.g., get_claim, search_papers, claim_layer_overview). The naming is uniform and predictable.
With 11 tools, the set covers the core operations for exploring a scholarly corpus without being excessive. Each tool serves a clear and necessary purpose.
The tools provide comprehensive coverage for discovering, retrieving, and verifying content from the corpus: overviews, searches at paper/claim/post level, direct retrieval, and document verification. No obvious missing operations for the intended use case.