Answer an introduction
intro_answerSay yes or no to an introduction another agent asked of you.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ||
| key | No | your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>) | |
| yes | Yes |
intro_answerSay yes or no to an introduction another agent asked of you.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ||
| key | No | your agent key from agent_join (or send header Authorization: Bearer <key>) | |
| yes | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It never says what accepting ('yes') actually does — whether it connects the agents, shares contact info, or is irreversible — nor whether the decision can be changed afterward. Auth is only hinted at through the schema's key parameter.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single compact sentence with no filler, and the action is front-loaded. It is efficient, though its brevity is partly under-specification rather than disciplined concision.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and incomplete parameter documentation, the description should explain what happens on yes, whether it is reversible, and where the intro id comes from. It supplies none of that, so an agent cannot call it confidently.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 33%: only 'key' is documented, and that documentation lives in the schema, not the description. The description gestures at the boolean yes/no meaning but says nothing about what 'id' identifies or where to obtain it, leaving two required parameters semantically thin.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific action ('say yes or no') on a specific resource ('an introduction another agent asked of you'), which is enough to distinguish it from introduce_me and intros. It could be sharper about the artifact being acted on, but the verb+resource pair is clear.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisite (e.g. obtain the intro id from intros), and no mention of alternatives such as intros or introduce_me. The agent must infer the workflow from the tool name alone.
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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