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Check DM or reply reach

reach_check
Read-only

Whether a DM or a public reply from an account would reach someone. X: a DM is open when they take the account's DMs; a reply only when --post mentions or quotes the account. Bluesky: their chat settings, and the thread's reply limits. Mastodon: both open. LinkedIn and Reddit: no DMs. An account that signed in before Statuz asked for DMs says reconnect.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "account": "<account>",
      "to": "<to>"
    },
    "name": "reach_check"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toYesTheir handle
orgNoOrg id (default: your first org)
postNoTheir post a reply would answer
accountYesAccount id, handle or platform name (its default account)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered; the description adds real value by disclosing the platform-specific reach rules that drive the result. It also surfaces a state-dependent failure mode (accounts that predate the DM permission request return `reconnect`), which is behavior an agent could not infer elsewhere.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The core purpose is front-loaded in one sentence, followed by a compact per-platform list that carries all the decision-relevant detail. The telegraphic fragments ('Mastodon: both open.') are dense but not padded; nothing reads as filler.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With 4 parameters, full schema coverage and no output schema, the description should say what the check returns (a boolean? a per-platform reason code?). It only hints at one return token (`reconnect`), so an agent knows the inputs but not the response shape.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3, and the description earns an upgrade by explaining that `post` matters only in that a reply reaches when the post mentions or quotes the account. The `to` handle and `account` selector are left to the schema, which already documents them.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The first sentence states a specific check (reachability of a DM or reply from a given account) rather than a vague action, and the per-platform breakdown confirms the scope. It implicitly separates itself from dms_send/posts_create by being a read-only preflight check, but never names those siblings explicitly.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explains the conditions under which a DM or reply *would* reach per platform, which implies the tool is called before sending. However, it never states when to call this versus just calling dms_send or posts_create, nor any exclusions or preconditions order.

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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