configure_whatsapp_integration
Connect official WhatsApp Business Cloud API to this chatbot.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| bot_id | Yes | ||
| access_token | Yes | ||
| phone_number_id | Yes |
Connect official WhatsApp Business Cloud API to this chatbot.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| bot_id | Yes | ||
| access_token | Yes | ||
| phone_number_id | 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 must carry the full behavioral burden, but it says nothing about authentication requirements, whether existing WhatsApp configuration is replaced, whether the connection is validated immediately, or what side effects occur. It simply states the connection objective without disclosing any operational behavior.
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 single sentence is front-loaded and contains no filler, making it structurally efficient. However, its brevity contributes to under-specification rather than appropriately sized conciseness for a three-parameter configuration tool.
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?
With no annotations, no output schema, and 0% parameter description coverage, the description should provide substantially more setup context. It identifies the integration but leaves the agent without enough information to invoke the tool 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 0%, and all three required parameters (bot_id, phone_number_id, access_token) are undocumented in both the schema and the description. The description provides no explanation of what these identifiers are or where they come from.
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 description states a clear verb and resource: connect the official WhatsApp Business Cloud API to this chatbot. It identifies the integration target precisely, though it does not explicitly distinguish this tool from sibling integrations like configure_slack_escalation or configure_woocommerce.
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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The intended use is only implied by the tool name and the phrase 'Connect official WhatsApp Business Cloud API.'
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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