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Draft a forward

drafts_forward

Compose a forward of a message as a draft, with the files it carries and inside the thread it already sits in. Nothing leaves the mailbox until the draft is sent.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ccNoWho to copy.
toYesWho the forward is addressed to.
bccNoWho to blind-copy. The other recipients are not told.
htmlNoYour own words as HTML, for formatting; note stays their plain-text version. An Outlook mailbox keeps only the HTML and writes the plain version from it.
noteNoYour own words, above the message forwarded.
mailboxYesThe mailbox's name or its email address.
messageIdYesThe provider's own identifier.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
linkNo
threadIdNo
previousVersionIdNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • addedOutput schema / properties / previousVersionId
      Added value: +{
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedOutput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
      -  "id",
      -  "link"
      -]New value: +[
      +  "id"
      +]
  2. Changed2 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
    • changedOutput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
  3. Changed3 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / bcc / items / pattern
      Previous value: -"^(?!\\.)(?!.*\\.\\.)([A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-\\.]*)[A-Za-z0-9_+-]@([A-Za-z0-9][A-Za-z0-9\\-]*\\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,}$"New value: +"^(?:[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]+\\.)*[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]*[A-Za-z0-9_+-]@(?:[A-Za-z0-9][A-Za-z0-9\\-]*\\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,}$"
    • changedInput schema / properties / cc / items / pattern
      Previous value: -"^(?!\\.)(?!.*\\.\\.)([A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-\\.]*)[A-Za-z0-9_+-]@([A-Za-z0-9][A-Za-z0-9\\-]*\\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,}$"New value: +"^(?:[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]+\\.)*[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]*[A-Za-z0-9_+-]@(?:[A-Za-z0-9][A-Za-z0-9\\-]*\\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,}$"
    • changedInput schema / properties / to / items / pattern
      Previous value: -"^(?!\\.)(?!.*\\.\\.)([A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-\\.]*)[A-Za-z0-9_+-]@([A-Za-z0-9][A-Za-z0-9\\-]*\\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,}$"New value: +"^(?:[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]+\\.)*[A-Za-z0-9_'+\\-]*[A-Za-z0-9_+-]@(?:[A-Za-z0-9][A-Za-z0-9\\-]*\\.)+[A-Za-z]{2,}$"
  4. First observed

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With annotations declaring readOnlyHint=false/destructiveHint=false, the description adds real behavioral context: no send occurs until the draft is sent, and the forward preserves carried files and stays in the existing thread. These are traits not encoded in the annotations.

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?

Two tightly written sentences, with the core action front-loaded and the safety reassurance second. No filler or repetition.

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?

An output schema exists, so return values need no explanation, and the description plus annotations cover the essential behavior for a draft-creation tool. Only the routing against sibling draft/forward tools is left implicit.

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 every parameter is already documented in the schema. The description's 'files it carries' and 'thread it already sits in' describe forward behavior rather than clarifying parameter inputs, so it adds little per-parameter meaning beyond the schema baseline.

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?

States a specific verb and resource: 'Compose a forward of a message as a draft.' The 'as a draft' qualifier cleanly separates it from the send-oriented siblings like messages_forward, though it never names an alternative directly.

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 line 'Nothing leaves the mailbox until the draft is sent' implies the use case (stage a forward for later review rather than send now), but the when-to-use vs messages_forward or drafts_create is left to inference rather than stated.

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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