request_reply
Answer ce-net on a request you filed, by its full id (your private key; no contact needed).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ||
| text | Yes | ||
| contact | No | ||
| callback_url | No |
Answer ce-net on a request you filed, by its full id (your private key; no contact needed).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | Yes | ||
| text | Yes | ||
| contact | No | ||
| callback_url | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already declare this is not read-only, is open-world, not idempotent, and not destructive. The description adds useful context that the full id acts as a private key and that no contact is needed, but it does not explain what replying does, whether the requester is notified, or what the response contains.
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?
The description is a single compact sentence with no filler, and the core action is front-loaded. Its brevity is efficient, though the unexplained 'ce-net' phrasing weakens clarity slightly.
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 four-parameter mutation tool with no output schema, the description is too thin. It leaves two parameters undocumented and does not describe the effect of answering a request, the expected return, or how the private-key id is validated.
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 0%, so the description must carry the burden for all four parameters. It clarifies that 'id' is the full id and serves as a private key, but it does not explain 'text' as the answer content, nor does it mention 'contact' or 'callback_url' at all.
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?
The verb 'Answer' and the phrase 'on a request you filed' indicate that this tool replies to an existing request, which is more specific than the bare name. However, 'ce-net' is unexplained and the sentence is cryptic enough that an agent cannot confidently distinguish this from siblings like request_status or report_answer without guessing.
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?
The description implies this is used to answer a request you filed, but it gives no explicit when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites beyond the id, and no comparison to alternative tools such as request_status or report_answer. An agent must infer the appropriate context.
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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