Optimize MCP tool token usage with schema reference pattern

Reduces MCP tool token consumption by ~90% through progressive disclosure. Tools now show minimal schemas with get_schema() for details on demand.
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@@ -212,3 +212,118 @@ help(topic="all") # Get complete guide
- ALWAYS get timeline context to understand what was happening
- ALWAYS use `get_observations` when fetching 2+ observations
- The workflow is optimized: search → timeline → batch fetch = 10-100x faster
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## Tool Reference
Comprehensive parameter documentation for all memory tools. For MCP usage, call `help(topic="search")` to load specific tool docs.
### search
Search across all memory types (observations, sessions, prompts).
**Parameters:**
- `query` (string, optional) - Search term for full-text search
- `limit` (number, optional) - Maximum results to return. Default: 20, Max: 100
- `offset` (number, optional) - Number of results to skip. Default: 0
- `project` (string, required) - Project name to filter by
- `type` (string, optional) - Filter by type: "observations", "sessions", "prompts"
- `dateStart` (string, optional) - Start date filter (YYYY-MM-DD or epoch ms)
- `dateEnd` (string, optional) - End date filter (YYYY-MM-DD or epoch ms)
- `obs_type` (string, optional) - Filter observations by type (comma-separated): bugfix, feature, decision, discovery, change
- `orderBy` (string, optional) - Sort order: "date_desc" (default), "date_asc", "relevance"
**Returns:** Table of results with IDs, timestamps, types, titles
### timeline
Get chronological context around a specific point in time or observation.
**Parameters:**
- `anchor` (number, optional) - Observation ID to center timeline around. If not provided, uses most recent result from query
- `query` (string, optional) - Search term to find anchor automatically (if anchor not provided)
- `depth_before` (number, optional) - Items before anchor. Default: 5, Max: 20
- `depth_after` (number, optional) - Items after anchor. Default: 5, Max: 20
- `project` (string, required) - Project name to filter by
**Returns:** Exactly `depth_before + 1 + depth_after` items in chronological order, with observations, sessions, and prompts interleaved
### get_recent_context
Get the most recent observations from current or recent sessions.
**Parameters:**
- `limit` (number, optional) - Maximum observations to return. Default: 10, Max: 50
- `project` (string, required) - Project name to filter by
**Returns:** Recent observations in reverse chronological order
### get_context_timeline
Get timeline context around a specific observation ID.
**Parameters:**
- `anchor` (number, required) - Observation ID to center timeline around
- `depth_before` (number, optional) - Items before anchor. Default: 5, Max: 20
- `depth_after` (number, optional) - Items after anchor. Default: 5, Max: 20
- `project` (string, optional) - Project name to filter by
**Returns:** Timeline items centered on the anchor observation
### get_observation
Fetch a single observation by ID with full details.
**Parameters:**
- `id` (number, required) - Observation ID to fetch
**Returns:** Complete observation object with title, subtitle, narrative, facts, concepts, files, timestamps
### get_observations
Batch fetch multiple observations by IDs. Always prefer this over individual fetches for 2+ observations.
**Parameters:**
- `ids` (array of numbers, required) - Array of observation IDs to fetch
- `orderBy` (string, optional) - Sort order: "date_desc" (default), "date_asc"
- `limit` (number, optional) - Maximum observations to return. Default: no limit
- `project` (string, optional) - Project name to filter by
**Returns:** Array of complete observation objects, 10-100x faster than individual fetches
### get_session
Fetch a single session by ID with metadata.
**Parameters:**
- `id` (number, required) - Session ID to fetch (just the number, not "S2005" format)
**Returns:** Session object with ID, start time, end time, project, model info
### get_prompt
Fetch a single prompt by ID with full text.
**Parameters:**
- `id` (number, required) - Prompt ID to fetch
**Returns:** Prompt object with ID, text, timestamp, session reference
### help
Load detailed instructions for specific topics or all documentation.
**Parameters:**
- `topic` (string, optional) - Specific topic to load: "workflow", "search", "timeline", "get_recent_context", "get_context_timeline", "get_observation", "get_observations", "get_session", "get_prompt", "all". Default: "all"
**Returns:** Formatted documentation for the requested topic