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Requesting the incorrect tool 3x in a row (duplicate tool names) #544

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ThoughtPhotography opened this issue Jan 19, 2025 · 0 comments
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Describe the bug
Claude requests the wrong tool 3x in a row despite clear, explicit instructions/corrections

Please start with the list_allowed_directories tool (filesystem) to find the files mentioned:

-I deny the wrong tool request, so it proceeds anyway.
-I explain there are multiple versions, and which one is correct.
-It requests the identical tool I just said was incorrect, then a differently named one.
-I give it a screenshot from it's own tool list with "from server: filesystem"
-It asks to use the wrong tool FOR THE THIRD TIME IN A ROW.
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To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Install both filesystem and desktop-commander servers.
  2. ask it to use list_allowed_directories (filesystem)
  3. This might not reproduce with a small number of tools.

Expected behavior
-Pick the right tool.
-Ask for clarification when explicit instructions for tool use are made, but the request denied (instead of attempting a full answer anyway.)

Suggestions for improvement
-When there are multiple tools with the same name, make them selectable in the tool request.
-When the specific server isn't mentioned, prioritize tools by the order the servers appear in the .json
-Roo Cline groups MCP tools by servers. Each server can be expanded/collapsed. Servers can be disabled/enabled from the UI without deleting them from the .json file. This is far more sensible than Claude Desktop.

Additional context
-It has requested the wrong (duplicate) tool before, but not after 3 clarifications.
-I have 215 tools available, the list is a mess with no grouping of tools by server name, text filter, or even a vertical scrollbar.

@ThoughtPhotography ThoughtPhotography added the bug Something isn't working label Jan 19, 2025
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