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refine_translation

Iteratively refines generated output based on user feedback.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toneYesTone (0-100)
formatYesOutput format
contextYesTech context
audienceYesTarget audience
feedbackYesUser feedback / changes requested
webSearchNoGround generation with real-time web search
managedModelNoPin a specific managed model (server-side allowlist)
originalInputNoOriginal user input
previousOutputYesPrevious generated output
responseFormatNoOutput structure: prose Markdown, or machine-readable XML
contextProjectIdNoGround generation on a Context Project's instructions/assets
preserveMarkdownNoPreserve Markdown structure

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

C2.5/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full behavioral burden. It mentions iteration and feedback, but says nothing about side effects, persistence, authentication needs, output format, or what happens to previous output.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The single sentence is front-loaded and free of obvious filler. However, for a 12-parameter tool with no annotations or output schema, the extreme brevity leaves critical information unstated.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given 12 parameters, 6 required fields, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is not complete enough. It omits when-to-use guidance, behavioral details, and return expectations that an agent would need to invoke the tool confidently.

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%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond the input schema, making the baseline score of 3 appropriate.

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

Purpose3/5

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

States a specific verb ('refines') and action basis ('based on user feedback'), but the resource is only 'generated output', not specifically translation. It does not differentiate from sibling tools like optimize_text, translate_text, or patch_translation_note.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites or exclusions. The description merely implies it is for iterative refinement after receiving feedback.

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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