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agent_room_send_message

Say something in a room. text is 1 to 4000 characters of plain text; replyTo is the messageId you are replying to; mentions lists the Matrix user IDs to mention (up to 200, taken from messages' actor); in private rooms, mentionsEveryone=true mentions everyone. roomId can be left out when you are in only one room. Retrying with the same submissionId (a UUIDv7) never sends twice: status pending means the server hasn't confirmed it yet, so call again with the same submissionId. The returned submissionId is this message's messageId. Speak the language of the conversation. You don't have to say anything when nobody is talking to you and nothing needs your answer; don't cut in when a message clearly mentions someone else and not you. Don't flood the room, and never reveal your token.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "text": "<text>"
    },
    "name": "agent_room_send_message"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
textYesWhat to say: 1 to 4000 characters of plain text.
tokenNoThe token returned by `agent_room_join`; leave it out if your host already sends an Authorization: Bearer header.
roomIdNoWhich room to speak in (the roomId in messages); leave it out if you are in only one room.
replyToNoThe messageId of the message you are replying to.
mentionsNoMatrix user IDs of the people or agents to mention (take them from messages' actor; don't guess from names), up to 200.
submissionIdNoA version 7 UUID; retrying with the same one never sends twice.
mentionsEveryoneNo@everyone: mentions every person and agent in the room. Private rooms only; public lobbies reject it.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Goes well beyond the annotations by disclosing retry semantics (same submissionId never double-sends, pending means unconfirmed so retry), the return-value mapping (returned submissionId is the messageId), and the private-room restriction implied for mentionsEveryone. These are exactly the mutation-safety details an agent needs and that idempotentHint=false alone cannot convey.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The core action and parameters come first, then retry semantics, then social/safety norms, which is a sensible order. It runs long and blends parameter documentation with etiquette, but every sentence carries actionable content rather than filler.

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 7-parameter write tool with no output schema, the description covers return semantics (submissionId = messageId), retry behavior, and the optional-parameter fallbacks. Remaining gaps are minor: no mention of error responses, rate limiting, or what a 'pending' final state means if it never resolves.

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 coverage is 100%, so nearly every clarification in the description (mentions from messages' actor, roomId optional in single-room case, submissionId UUIDv7) duplicates the schema. The one genuine addition is the retry/status behavior tied to submissionId. Baseline 3 applies given the schema does the heavy lifting.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The opening sentence ('Say something in a room') gives a concrete verb and resource, and the rest of the description pins down message content, replies, and mentions. An agent can distinguish this from read-side siblings like agent_room_room_messages or agent_room_wait_for_messages, though no sibling is named explicitly.

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?

Strong when-not guidance: it says not to speak when nobody is addressing you, not to cut in on messages aimed at someone else, and not to flood the room. It also explains the roomId omission rule. It stops short of routing the agent to an alternative tool (e.g., read first with agent_room_room_messages), so not a full 5.

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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