Three thinking tools for Claude Code: debate (adversarial critique), reframe (problem reframing), and diverge (divergent idea generation). Multi-model with web search grounding.
Three tools with significant definition gaps. All tools have descriptions (positive), but schemas are incomplete or inferred from code rather than explicitly registered. The 'debate' tool has a partial schema visible in code; 'reframe' and 'diverge' schemas are not visible in the provided source. Parameter descriptions exist but lack detail on constraints, ranges, and error recovery. No evidence of output schema documentation. Error handling is minimal, no recovery guidance or actionable error messages. Tool composition is reasonable (each does one thing), but parameter validation and LLM-friendly descriptions need work.
Adversarial critique tool that generates skeptical and steelman analyses across multiple rounds with web search grounding and cost tracking
Divergent idea generation tool that produces creative and diverse ideas for a given topic
Problem reframing tool that generates alternative perspectives and angles on a given problem
Schemas for 'reframe' and 'diverge' not visible in source code. Tool definitions appear inferred rather than explicitly registered with full JSON Schema.
'debate' tool maxRounds parameter lacks type, range, and default documentation. Description says 'default inferred from code', LLMs cannot infer; must be explicit.
No output schemas documented for any tool. LLMs cannot plan downstream calls or extract structured data without knowing return field names and types.
Error handling absent. No recovery guidance, actionable error messages, or error classification (retryable vs fatal). Timeout errors logged but not returned to LLM.
| Scored | Grade | Overall | Spec posture | Rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | F | 44 | 2026-07-28+ | v2 |
Parameter descriptions lack constraint details. 'domain' and 'constraints' parameters have no guidance on format, length, or valid values. LLMs will hallucinate.