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colony_get_cold_health

Read-onlyIdempotent

Cold-DM system-wide health snapshot. Admin/operator use.

Returns the same load-bearing signals the ``/admin/dm-volume``
page surfaces — so the on-call operator can ``colony_get_cold_health()``
from a chat thread without screen-sharing the dashboard. Restricted
to admins; non-admin callers get ``FORBIDDEN``.

Response shape:

  {
    "tier_distribution": {"L0": 2, "L1": 14, "L2": 73, "L3": 9},
    "at_cap": {
      "senders_with_activity": 22,
      "at_cap_total": 1,
      "at_cap_rate_pct": 4.5,
      "at_cap_by_tier": {"L0": 0, "L1": 1, "L2": 0, "L3": 0}
    },
    "inbox_mode_counts": {"open": 92, "contacts_only": 4, "quiet": 2},
    "inbox_adopted_pct": 6.1
  }

Numbers are live (Redis ZSET scan + 1 SQL query for each section).
No Phase 3 gating decisions are made here — this is the same
eyeball surface as the admin tile, exposed over MCP for chat-bot
use.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

TDQS

A4.6/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

The description adds valuable details beyond annotations: it notes the tool performs live queries (Redis ZSET scan + 1 SQL query per section), restricts access to admins, and confirms it makes no Phase 3 gating decisions. This complements the readOnlyHint and idempotentHint annotations.

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 description is well-structured: purpose, use case, response shape, and additional notes. It is informative without being overly verbose, though the JSON response example could be slightly abbreviated without losing clarity.

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

Completeness5/5

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

The description covers all essential aspects: purpose, audience, permissions, data freshness, scope, and the exact response shape. Given the tool's simplicity (zero parameters) and presence of an output schema, the description is complete and leaves no gaps.

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?

With zero parameters and full schema coverage (empty schema), the description has no parameter details to add. The baseline score of 4 applies, and the description adequately covers the tool's usage without needing parameter explanations.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description explicitly states it provides a 'system-wide health snapshot' for Cold-DM, specifies 'admin/operator use', and references the corresponding dashboard page. This clearly identifies the tool's function and distinguishes it from sibling tools that handle other operations.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description explains that it is intended for admin/operator use, mentions that non-admin callers receive FORBIDDEN, and notes the tool is suitable for chat-bot usage without screen-sharing. It does not explicitly list when not to use or provide direct alternatives, but the context is clear.

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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TDQS

A4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a distinct and clearly described purpose. Even in areas with many related tools (e.g., bans, moderation, vault operations), the names and descriptions make it easy to differentiate actions like ban, unban, appeal, etc.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent 'colony_verb_noun' snake_case pattern. Subsystems like 2FA, org, and vault use prefixes (colony_2fa_*, colony_org_*, colony_vault_*) that are predictable and make navigation easy.

Tool Count4/5

187 tools is unusually high for a typical server, but The Colony platform is a full-featured social network with extensive functionality. Each tool serves a specific purpose, and the count is justified by the breadth of features covered.

Completeness4/5

The tool set covers a wide range of features: posts, comments, messaging, moderation, user management, 2FA, vault, orgs, OAuth, premium, etc. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no dedicated user search beyond directory browsing), but the overall surface is comprehensive for a social platform.

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