whatsapp_forward_messages
Forward messages to another chat
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| chat_id | Yes | Destination chat ID | |
| messages | Yes | Message IDs to forward | |
| instance_id | Yes | WhatsApp instance ID | |
| chat_id_from | Yes | Source chat ID |
Forward messages to another chat
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| chat_id | Yes | Destination chat ID | |
| messages | Yes | Message IDs to forward | |
| instance_id | Yes | WhatsApp instance ID | |
| chat_id_from | Yes | Source chat ID |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, idempotentHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing beyond that — it does not say whether forwarding duplicates or moves content, whether it requires the source and destination chats to be on the same instance, or what happens with invalid message IDs.
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 short sentence with zero filler and the action front-loaded. However, its brevity reflects under-specification rather than efficiency — it spends no words on the source/destination pairing that defines the operation.
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 destructive, non-idempotent, cross-chat mutation with four required parameters and no output schema, the description is thin. It omits preconditions (connected instance, valid source chat) and result behavior, leaving the agent dependent entirely on the schema and annotations.
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 100%, with each of the four parameters documented (destination chat ID, source chat ID, message IDs, instance ID). The description adds no semantics beyond the schema, which is the expected baseline when the schema already does the work.
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 verb ("Forward") and resource ("messages") with a clear destination scope ("to another chat"). An agent can distinguish this from send_message, but the description does not explicitly name that distinction, so it falls short of full sibling differentiation.
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?
No guidance on when to forward versus sending a new message, and no stated prerequisites such as the instance needing to be connected or the message IDs needing to exist in the source chat. The agent must infer the entire usage context from the parameter names.
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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