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test_webhook

DestructiveIdempotent

Send a test payload to an existing webhook endpoint (BUSINESS+ feature). Requires org.webhook.manage (default Admin+). Returns whether the endpoint responded successfully and the response duration in ms.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
webhookIdYesId of the webhook to test.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnly=false, openWorld=true, idempotent=true, destructive=true. The description adds real value beyond those: the required permission scope, the plan-tier gate, and the return content (success flag plus response duration in ms). It still does not say what payload is sent or how failures/timeouts surface, hence not a 5.

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?

One dense sentence that front-loads the action and then stacks the tier, permission, and return-value facts in a compact, readable order. Every clause earns its place.

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?

With no output schema, the description usefully states what is returned (success status and duration in ms), and it covers the auth/tier gate. It leaves open edge behavior such as timeouts, retries, or what the test payload contains, so it is strong but not fully exhaustive.

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% with a single, fully documented webhookId parameter, so the baseline is 3. The phrase 'an existing webhook endpoint' reinforces that the id must reference an existing webhook but adds no format or syntax detail beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb and resource: send a test payload to an existing webhook endpoint. This is unambiguously distinct from siblings like get_webhook or list_webhook_deliveries, and an agent can identify the action without opening the schema.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Gives clear preconditions for use: the endpoint must already exist, the tool is a BUSINESS+ feature, and it requires org.webhook.manage (default Admin+). It does not name an alternative (e.g., list_webhook_deliveries for inspecting real deliveries), but the context is sufficiently explicit.

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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