Answer Questions Using Tools Instead of Invoking Tools
Create an issue to address the need for answering questions by using tools effectively rather than just invoking them. This will improve user experience and reduce confusion.
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tesks · Jun 5, 2026, 6:18 AM
Scoping: let the bot answer read-only questions using its tools (list/search/get) instead of only mutating. Sketch: add an ANSWER action to TriageDecision (alongside FIND) where the model runs the read tools and synthesises a reply (e.g. "who's assigned the most open issues?", "what's the status of ENG-12?"), distinct from CREATE/UPDATE. Pairs with the LLM-usage guard (PAR-50). Smallish but needs the action + a read-then-summarise path in TriageService.
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tesks set priority to Priority → LowJun 5, 2026, 6:49 AM
tesks commentedJun 5, 2026, 6:18 AM
tesks changed status to Status → BacklogJun 4, 2026, 8:54 PM
Scoping: let the bot answer read-only questions using its tools (list/search/get) instead of only mutating. Sketch: add an
ANSWERaction toTriageDecision(alongside FIND) where the model runs the read tools and synthesises a reply (e.g. "who's assigned the most open issues?", "what's the status of ENG-12?"), distinct from CREATE/UPDATE. Pairs with the LLM-usage guard (PAR-50). Smallish but needs the action + a read-then-summarise path inTriageService.