From d259f982e4e16df9fd7ec45159a818c6b1bcdbb1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Peter Steinberger <steipete@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:45:43 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] fix(memory): avoid unavailable scheduler tool guidance
 (#130128)

---
 extensions/memory-core/index.test.ts                | 3 +++
 extensions/memory-core/index.ts                     | 2 +-
 extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents-tool.ts | 2 +-
 extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents.test.ts | 2 ++
 4 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/extensions/memory-core/index.test.ts b/extensions/memory-core/index.test.ts
index bf71f720b9ab..cc8508d90844 100644
--- a/extensions/memory-core/index.test.ts
+++ b/extensions/memory-core/index.test.ts
@@ -346,11 +346,14 @@ describe("memory-core plugin runtime registration", () => {
 
     const ownerTool = intentFactory({ config: {}, senderIsOwner: true }) as {
       name?: string;
+      description?: string;
       parameters?: {
         properties?: Record<string, { default?: string }>;
       };
     };
     expect(ownerTool).toMatchObject({ name: "intent" });
+    expect(ownerTool.description).toContain("Use scheduled tasks for time-based reminders");
+    expect(ownerTool.description).not.toMatch(/\b(?:cron|automations)\b/u);
     expect(ownerTool.parameters?.properties?.scope?.default).toBe("channel");
     expect(ownerTool.parameters?.properties?.senderScope?.default).toBe("sender");
     expect(warn).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
diff --git a/extensions/memory-core/index.ts b/extensions/memory-core/index.ts
index 85ef6a9cb5d6..f46720f21e27 100644
--- a/extensions/memory-core/index.ts
+++ b/extensions/memory-core/index.ts
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ function createLazyStandingIntentTool(
     label: "Standing Intent",
     name: "intent",
     description:
-      "Create, list, or explicitly cancel event-conditioned standing intents. A created intent is armed; the system injects the reminder automatically when it triggers. Do not deliver it early or cancel it unless the user asks. Use cron or scheduled tasks for time-based reminders.",
+      "Create, list, or explicitly cancel event-conditioned standing intents. A created intent is armed; the system injects the reminder automatically when it triggers. Do not deliver it early or cancel it unless the user asks. Use scheduled tasks for time-based reminders.",
     parameters: {
       type: "object",
       properties: {
diff --git a/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents-tool.ts b/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents-tool.ts
index f804e2349c4f..ec0c42a266ef 100644
--- a/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents-tool.ts
+++ b/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents-tool.ts
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export function createStandingIntentTool(options: {
   return {
     label: "Standing Intent",
     name: "intent",
-    description: `Create, list, or explicitly cancel event-conditioned standing intents. Creating an intent arms it immediately. ${STANDING_INTENT_AUTOMATION_GUIDANCE} ${STANDING_INTENT_SCOPE_GUIDANCE} Use cron or scheduled tasks for time-based reminders; use this tool only for events expressed by trigger keywords.`,
+    description: `Create, list, or explicitly cancel event-conditioned standing intents. Creating an intent arms it immediately. ${STANDING_INTENT_AUTOMATION_GUIDANCE} ${STANDING_INTENT_SCOPE_GUIDANCE} Use scheduled tasks for time-based reminders; use this tool only for events expressed by trigger keywords.`,
     parameters: {
       type: "object",
       properties: {
diff --git a/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents.test.ts b/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents.test.ts
index 73d9082c85b1..6d61f350d505 100644
--- a/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents.test.ts
+++ b/extensions/memory-core/src/standing-intents.test.ts
@@ -109,6 +109,8 @@ describe("standing intents", () => {
       "Intent is armed for this channel. The system injects the reminder automatically when it triggers. Do not deliver it early or cancel it unless the user asks.",
     );
     expect(tool.description).toContain("system injects the reminder automatically");
+    expect(tool.description).toContain("Use scheduled tasks for time-based reminders");
+    expect(tool.description).not.toMatch(/\b(?:cron|automations)\b/u);
     expect(tool.description).toContain(
       'Use "channel" (the default) for any "whenever I mention X" request.',
     );