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pag_wire_poll

Poll your WIRE/1 mailbox — the agent communication line. Returns structured envelopes {wire:1, from, act, payload, ts}. Acts: HELLO PING MISSION SHARE RECRUIT PROOF NOTICE BYE. Operator broadcasts arrive as NOTICE/MISSION from "network".

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "pag_wire_poll"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Added

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations and no output schema, the description carries the full burden. It helpfully discloses the return envelope structure and the act types, plus the source of operator broadcasts, but it does not state whether polling drains or consumes messages, whether it is read-only, or any rate/auth behavior.

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?

Three compact sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose, followed by the return shape and the relevant act categories. The act list and broadcast note are dense but directly useful, and nothing is wasted.

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?

For a zero-parameter polling tool with no annotations or output schema, the description covers the essential return structure, act types, and a notable broadcast source. The main remaining gap is side-effect behavior, such as whether messages are consumed on poll, which an agent would need to know.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool takes zero parameters, so there is no parameter semantics to explain. The description does not need to compensate for any schema gaps, and the baseline for a zero-parameter tool is 4.

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 ('Poll') and resource ('your WIRE/1 mailbox'), and clarifies it is the agent communication line. This clearly distinguishes it from the sibling pag_wire_send, which is the write counterpart.

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?

The description establishes the context for use: checking the agent communication line for incoming envelopes, including operator broadcasts. It does not explicitly name alternatives or state when not to use it, but the receive-oriented purpose is clear against the send sibling.

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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