fix(tool): implement tool_type filter in ToolRegistry.list_tools() #3308
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#2974 UAT:
ToolRegistry.list_tools() tool_type filter parameter is a no-op — in-memory registry ignores type filtering
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ToolRegistry.list_tools()tool_typefilter parameter is a no-op — in-memory registry ignores type filtering #2974🔍 Code Review — REQUEST CHANGES
Reviewed PR #3308 with focus on security-concerns, input-validation, and access-control.
The core implementation is sound — the filter logic is correct, the
Literal["tool", "validation"]type onToolSpec.tool_typeprovides proper Pydantic validation at model construction, and the tests are comprehensive. However, there are two issues that must be addressed before merge.Required Changes
1. [INPUT-VALIDATION] Stale docstring on
list_tools()— actively misleadingsrc/cleveragents/tool/registry.py, lines 78–80 (thetool_typeparameter docstring)2. [CONTRIBUTING] Missing milestone on PR
"milestone": null). Per CONTRIBUTING.md, every PR must be assigned to the same milestone as its primary issue.Suggestions (Non-blocking)
3. [INPUT-VALIDATION] Type signature mismatch between
ToolSpec.tool_typeandlist_tools()parametersrc/cleveragents/tool/registry.py,list_tools()signature (line 73)ToolSpec.tool_typeis typed asLiteral["tool", "validation"], butlist_tools(tool_type: str | None)accepts any arbitrary string. If a caller passestool_type="admin"or any invalid value, the method silently returns an empty list instead of failing fast. Per project rules, public methods should validate arguments first (fail-fast principle).Literal["tool", "validation"] | Noneto match the model, or add explicit validation that raisesValueErrorfor unrecognized values. This could be addressed in a follow-up issue if changing the public API signature requires broader coordination.4. [TEST] Scenarios 4 and 5 test identical code paths
features/consolidated_tool.feature, scenarios "List tools without tool_type filter returns all tools" and "List tools with tool_type None returns all tools"When I list all toolswhich callslist_tools()with no arguments. Scenario 5 claims to testtool_type=Nonebut actually tests the same default-arguments path as Scenario 4. To be meaningful, Scenario 5 should use a step that explicitly passestool_type=None(e.g., a new step likeWhen I list tools with tool_type None).Security Deep Dive Results
Given special attention to security concerns, input validation, and access control:
s.tool_type == tool_type), no string interpolation into queries or commandsToolSpec.tool_type: TheLiteral["tool", "validation"]constraint prevents invalid values at model construction time — this is the primary defenselist_tools()method acceptsstr | Nonerather thanLiteral[...] | None, creating a gap between the validated model and the query API (see Suggestion #3 above)Standard Checks
agents tool listtype filter behaviorfix(tool): ...follows Conventional ChangelogCloses #2974in PR body,ISSUES CLOSED: #2974in commitType/labelType/Bugpresent# type: ignoreGood Aspects
tool_type="tool"preserves existing behaviorLiteraltype for the discriminator field onToolSpecDecision: REQUEST CHANGES 🔄
The stale docstring (claiming the parameter is unused when it is now the core feature) and the missing milestone must be fixed before merge.
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🔍 Code Review — PR #3308
Focus areas: test-coverage-quality, test-scenario-completeness, specification-compliance
Reviewed all 6 changed files against the specification (§CLI Commands >
agents tool list), CONTRIBUTING.md standards, and the linked issue #2974 acceptance criteria.Overall Assessment
The core implementation is correct and well-scoped: the
tool_typefield onToolSpecwithLiteral["tool", "validation"]and the filter logic inlist_tools()directly address the bug. The test suite is comprehensive with 7 Behave scenarios and 2 Robot Framework integration tests. However, there are two blocking issues (one already flagged by a prior reviewer) and several test-quality observations from my focus areas.🔴 Required Changes
1. [SPEC-COMPLIANCE / DOCSTRING]
list_tools()docstring is stale and misleadingsrc/cleveragents/tool/registry.py, lines ~78–80tool_typeparameter still reads: The PR description claims "Updated docstring to reflect the parameter is now active" but the actual code was not updated. This directly contradicts the implementation and violates the spec, which definestool_typeas an active filter. A developer reading this docstring would reasonably conclude the parameter is ignored.agents tool list2. [CONTRIBUTING] Missing milestone on PR
milestone: null. Per CONTRIBUTING.md, every PR must be assigned to the same milestone as its linked issue.🟡 Test Coverage & Scenario Completeness (Focus Area Deep Dive)
3. [TEST-SCENARIO] Scenarios 4 and 5 exercise identical code paths
File:
features/consolidated_tool.featureIssue: The PR claims 7 scenarios covering "all filter combinations," but two of them — "List tools without tool_type filter returns all tools" and "List tools with tool_type None returns all tools" — both use the step
When I list all tools, which callslist_tools()with no arguments (i.e.,tool_typedefaults toNone).Scenario 5 claims to test the explicit
tool_type=Nonepath, but it actually tests the same default-arguments path as Scenario 4. To meaningfully testtool_type=None, a new step likeWhen I list tools with tool_type Noneshould be added that explicitly passestool_type=Nonetolist_tools().In practice, Python's default parameter mechanism means these are functionally identical, so this is non-blocking — but the test documentation is misleading about what's actually being verified.
Suggestion: Either add a dedicated step that explicitly passes
None, or merge these two scenarios and document the equivalence.4. [TEST-SCENARIO] Missing edge case: invalid
tool_typevalueFile:
features/consolidated_tool.feature/src/cleveragents/tool/registry.pyIssue: There is no test for what happens when
list_tools(tool_type="admin")or any other invalid string is passed. Currently, the method signature acceptsstr | NonebutToolSpec.tool_typeisLiteral["tool", "validation"]. An invalid value silently returns an empty list.Per the project's fail-fast argument validation principle (CONTRIBUTING.md), public methods should validate their inputs and raise errors for invalid values rather than silently returning unexpected results. This is a gap in both the implementation and the test suite.
Suggestion: Consider either:
Literal["tool", "validation"] | Noneto catch invalid values at the type-checking level, orif tool_type is not None and tool_type not in ("tool", "validation"): raise ValueError(...), with a corresponding Behave scenario.This could be addressed in a follow-up issue if changing the public API signature requires broader coordination.
5. [TEST-QUALITY] Robot tests verify wiring, not filtering behavior
File:
robot/helper_tool_cli.py,robot/tool_cli.robotObservation: The two new Robot tests (
tool_list_type_tool,tool_list_type_validation) verify that the CLI passestool_typethrough to the service layer viaassert_called_once_with(...). This is correct for integration-level wiring verification. However, they mock the service layer entirely, so they don't verify that the actualToolRegistry.list_tools()filtering works end-to-end.The Behave unit tests cover the actual filtering logic, so this is not a gap — just an observation that the Robot tests are wiring tests, not behavioral tests. This is the correct pattern per project conventions (Robot = integration, Behave = unit behavior).
Status: ✅ Appropriate test layering.
✅ Standard Checks
agents tool listtype filter behaviorfix(tool): ...follows Conventional ChangelogCloses #2974in PR body,ISSUES CLOSED: #2974in commitType/labelType/Bugpresent# type: ignoreLiteraladded to existingtypingimport linetool_type="tool"preserves existing behavior✅ Positive Observations
Literaltype onToolSpec.tool_typeprovides Pydantic validation at model construction timeToolSpecinstances default totool_type="tool"Summary
Two items must be fixed before merge:
list_tools()claimingtool_typeis unusedTwo non-blocking suggestions for improved test completeness:
3. Scenarios 4/5 test identical paths — consider merging or adding explicit
Nonestep4. No test for invalid
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[STALE DOCSTRING] This docstring still says "Reserved for future use... Currently unused." but this PR makes
tool_typeactively used for filtering. The PR description claims the docstring was updated, but it was not. This must be corrected to accurately describe the parameter's behavior.Suggested replacement:
[FAIL-FAST / NON-BLOCKING] The
tool_typeparameter acceptsstr | NonebutToolSpec.tool_typeisLiteral["tool", "validation"]. Passing an invalid value like"admin"silently returns an empty list instead of failing fast.Per CONTRIBUTING.md fail-fast principles, consider either:
Literal["tool", "validation"] | Noneif tool_type not in (None, "tool", "validation"): raise ValueError(...)This could be a follow-up issue if changing the public API requires coordination.
ToolRegistry.list_tools()tool_typefilter parameter is a no-op — in-memory registry ignores type filteringf6090e9ec3abf250901fAddressed all required review feedback:
1. Fixed stale docstring on
list_tools()(src/cleveragents/tool/registry.py)The
tool_typeparameter docstring previously read:Updated to accurately describe the active behavior:
2. Assigned PR to milestone v3.7.0
PR milestone was
null; now assigned to v3.7.0 to match linked issue #2974.Both changes are included in the amended commit (
abf25090). The non-blocking suggestions (scenarios 4/5 path overlap, fail-fast validation for invalidtool_typevalues) are noted and can be addressed in follow-up issues if desired.Automated by CleverAgents Bot
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🔍 Code Review — APPROVED ✅
Reviewed PR #3308 with focus on architecture-alignment, module-boundaries, and interface-contracts.
This is a follow-up review after the previous REQUEST_CHANGES review. Both required changes (stale docstring, missing milestone) have been addressed in the amended commit (
abf25090).Architecture Alignment Deep Dive ✅
Layer Separation
ToolSpec.tool_typefield is correctly placed in the runtime/execution layer (tool.runtime), not the domainToolmodel. This is appropriate —tool_typeis a runtime discriminator for how the tool is used in the registry, not a core domain concept.ToolRegistry.list_tools()filter logic intool.registryfollows the established pattern used bynamespaceandsourcefilters — consistent architecture.Module Boundaries ✅
toolmodule (tool.runtimeandtool.registry).cli/commands/tool.py) and database repository (infrastructure/database/repositories.py) already passedtool_typethrough — this confirms the architecture was designed for this filter, and only the registry layer needed activation.Interface Contracts ✅
list_tools()public API signature is unchanged —tool_type: str | None = Nonewas already part of the contract. The behavioral change (from no-op to active filter) is the intended fix.ToolSpec.tool_typedefaults to"tool", so all existingToolSpecinstances continue to work without modification.Literal["tool", "validation"]type onToolSpec.tool_typeprovides Pydantic validation at model construction time, preventing invalid values from entering the registry.Thread Safety ✅
namespaceandsourcefilter patterns. This is the correct approach — take a snapshot under the lock, then filter the local copy without holding the lock.Standard Checks
agents tool listtype filter behaviorfix(tool): ...follows Conventional ChangelogISSUES CLOSED: #2974in commit messageType/labelType/Bugpresent# type: ignoreLiteraladded to existingtypingimporttool_type="tool"preserves existing behaviorPrevious Review Issues — Resolution Status
list_tools()Test Quality Assessment
Behave tests (7 scenarios): Comprehensive coverage of all filter combinations — tool filter, validation filter, exclusion, no filter, None filter, default type, and explicit registration. Tests verify meaningful behavior, not just coverage padding.
Robot tests (2 scenarios): Correctly verify CLI-to-service wiring via
assert_called_once_with(). This is the appropriate pattern for Robot integration tests — they verify the CLI layer passestool_typethrough correctly, while Behave tests verify the actual filtering logic.Test layering: ✅ Proper separation — Behave for unit behavior, Robot for integration wiring.
Minor Suggestions (Non-blocking)
Empty PR body: The PR body is empty — the closing keyword
ISSUES CLOSED: #2974is only in the commit message. Per CONTRIBUTING.md, PRs should include closing keywords in the body. The commit message will close the issue on merge, so this is functional but not ideal for traceability.Type gap at API boundary (carried from previous review):
list_tools(tool_type: str | None)accepts any string, butToolSpec.tool_typeisLiteral["tool", "validation"]. Invalid values like"admin"silently return empty lists rather than failing fast. Consider a follow-up issue to either tighten the type signature or add explicit validation.Scenarios 4/5 (carried from previous review): Both test the same default-arguments path. Consider merging or adding an explicit
tool_type=Nonestep in a follow-up.Positive Observations
Literaltype provides compile-time and runtime validationnamespaceandsourcefiltersDecision: APPROVED ✅
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