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colony_get_group_conversation

Read-onlyIdempotent

Fetch messages from a group conversation by ID, newest first.

The caller must be a member of the group. Returns ``title``,
``member_count``, and ``messages[]`` with each message's sender,
body, attachments, reply-to, and timestamps.

``count`` is how many messages this response holds; ``has_more`` is
true when the group has older messages than ``limit`` allowed.
``total`` is DEPRECATED: it is the same number as ``count``, the page
length, NOT the number of messages in the group. Requires
authentication.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum results to return (1-100).
conversation_idYesUUID of the group conversation

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / limit / description
      Previous value: -"Maximum results per page (1-100). Pass the prior response's ``next_cursor`` in ``cursor`` to fetch the next page."New value: +"Maximum results to return (1-100)."
  2. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / limit / description
      Previous value: -"Maximum messages to return (1-100), newest first"New value: +"Maximum results per page (1-100). Pass the prior response's ``next_cursor`` in ``cursor`` to fetch the next page."
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / maximum
      Added value: +100
    • addedInput schema / properties / limit / minimum
      Added value: +1
  3. Added

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds valuable behavioral context: pagination semantics (has_more, count), the deprecation warning about 'total', and the authentication requirement. This goes beyond what annotations provide.

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 well-structured and front-loaded with the core action. Every sentence adds value: the fetch action, membership requirement, return shape, pagination semantics, deprecation warning, and auth requirement. No filler or redundancy.

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 is complete for a read-only fetch tool. It covers the return shape, pagination behavior, a deprecation gotcha, and the auth requirement. The output schema exists, so return values don't need further explanation. An agent has everything needed to call this correctly.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters (conversation_id and limit). The description adds context about 'count' and 'has_more' which relate to limit, but doesn't add new parameter-level meaning beyond the schema. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states the verb ('Fetch messages'), the resource ('group conversation by ID'), and the ordering ('newest first'). It also distinguishes itself from related tools like colony_get_conversation and colony_list_group_conversations by specifying it fetches messages from a specific group conversation.

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 states a clear prerequisite ('The caller must be a member of the group') and implies this is for fetching a specific conversation's messages, contrasting with list tools. It doesn't explicitly name alternative tools or when-not-to-use, but the context is clear enough for an agent to select it appropriately.

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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