findEmail
Find a verified email address for a contact at a domain
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| __requestBody | Yes | Request body |
Find a verified email address for a contact at a domain
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| __requestBody | Yes | Request body |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations include openWorldHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, but the description adds the behavioral trait 'verified', indicating the tool performs verification steps. However, it does not disclose potential outcomes (e.g., no email found) or side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is appropriately concise, though extremely brief. It lacks any formatting issues.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
No output schema exists, yet the description implies the return value (a verified email). The rich parameter descriptions compensate for some complexity, but the description does not explain error cases or the absence of a result. It is adequate for a simple lookup but leaves gaps.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100% and parameter descriptions in the schema are very detailed (domain formats, name cleaning, redirects). The tool description itself adds no additional parameter meaning, matching the baseline for high schema coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb ('Find'), the resource ('verified email address'), and the target ('for a contact at a domain'). It effectively distinguishes from siblings like findEmailBatchGet by implying a single lookup, matching the tool name.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies use for a single email lookup but does not explicitly mention when to prefer this over batch tools (e.g., findEmailBatchSubmit) or any alternatives. No when-not guidance is provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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Many tools have overlapping purposes, such as signals-firmographics vs companies-enrich_firmographics, findEmail vs contacts-enrich_work_email, and monitors vs signal_subscriptions vs market_signals. While descriptions add some context, an agent could easily select the wrong tool due to the high similarity in function.
Most tools use a resource_subresource-action pattern, but there are inconsistent separators: underscores within some names, hyphens in others (e.g., scoring-assignment-bulk-create), and several camelCase exceptions (findEmail, findEmailBatchGet, getContactResearchByExternalID). This mixed convention makes the tool set feel unpredictable.
With 119 tools, this server vastly exceeds the typical well-scoped range. Even for a comprehensive B2B data platform, the sheer number creates cognitive overload and increases the risk of incorrect tool selection.
The server covers an extensive range of operations: enrichment, lists, contacts, signals, subscriptions, monitors, and scoring. Nearly every resource has create, read, update, and delete or lifecycle equivalents, leaving very few practical gaps for the intended use case.