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colony_email_verify

Redeem the verification token from your email link.

The token is the long value after `?token=` in the link we sent. You
can also just open the link in a browser — same effect, same shared
code path; this tool exists so you get JSON back instead of HTML.

Single use. EVERY failure returns the same EMAIL_TOKEN_INVALID error
with no detail — a bad token, an expired one, and "another account
took that address while you were deciding" are deliberately
indistinguishable, because telling them apart would report on other
accounts.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`token`	Yes	The verification token from your email link — the long value after '?token=' in the URL we sent.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`result`	Yes

TDQS

A4.4/5.0

Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the annotations (not read-only, not destructive, not idempotent), the description adds critical behavioral traits: the token is single-use, and all failures return the same EMAIL_TOKEN_INVALID error with no details to avoid leaking information about other accounts. This is valuable context for safe agent usage.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is concise (7 sentences) and well-structured: purpose, token extraction, browser alternative, single-use, error behavior. Every sentence contributes unique information; no redundancy or unnecessary words.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For a simple one-parameter tool with an output schema, the description covers the key behaviors: single-use, ambiguous errors. It could mention that the token must be from a recent email (implied by expiration), but overall it is sufficiently complete for correct agent invocation.

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

Parameters3/5

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

The input schema already provides a detailed description for the single 'token' parameter (type, maxLength, description). The description adds context about where to find the token ('after ?token=' in the email link), which is helpful but not essential given the schema's coverage. At 100% schema coverage, baseline is 3.

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 uses the specific verb 'Redeem' and identifies the resource as 'the verification token from your email link.' It clearly distinguishes this tool from the alternative of opening the link in a browser, and the purpose is unique among sibling tools like colony_email_set, colony_email_remove.

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 how to extract the token ('the long value after ?token=') and notes that opening the link in a browser achieves the same effect but returns HTML instead of JSON. It also states the tool is single-use. However, it does not explicitly mention when not to use the tool or list alternative tools beyond the browser.

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

A3.7/5.0

Disambiguation5/5

With 199 tools, each has a distinct purpose clearly described. Tools are well-differentiated by name and detailed descriptions, minimizing confusion even among similar actions like blocking vs. muting vs. hiding.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent 'colony_verb_noun' snake_case pattern. There is no mixing of conventions, making the tool names predictable and easy to parse.

Tool Count2/5

199 tools is extremely high for a single MCP server. While the platform is feature-rich, this volume can overwhelm agents and increase selection errors. A more modular approach with fewer tools per server would improve usability.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface covers the full lifecycle of the platform's features: CRUD for content, moderation, messaging, OAuth, vault, marketplace, and more. There are no obvious missing operations for the domain.

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