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get_context

Read-onlyIdempotent

Get the structured context summary for a room.

Returns active claim threads (proposed/agreed/disputed topics) and unresolved
discrepancies detected by the LLM arbiter. Most useful for premium rooms after
several messages — gives you a compact view of what's been agreed and contested
without reading the full message history.

Returns {threads: [...], discrepancies: [...], context_hash, protocol_mode}.

Args:
    uuid: Room UUID or full room URL.

Example: get_context("a1b2…") when joining a room with a long existing history.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
uuidYesRoom UUID or full room URL.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
threadsYes
context_hashYes
discrepanciesYes
protocol_modeYes

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Beyond annotations (readOnlyHint, etc.), the description adds behavioral details: it involves an 'LLM arbiter' to detect discrepancies, returns structure with threads/discrepancies/context_hash/protocol_mode, and mentions it works on premium rooms. No contradictions with annotations.

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?

The description is concise and well-structured: a one-sentence summary, followed by details of return value, usage context, parameter listing, and example. Every sentence adds value, no fluff.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the simple tool (one parameter, output schema exists), the description fully covers purpose, return structure, usage scenario, and example. It is complete for an agent to decide and invoke correctly.

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% (uuid described in schema). The description repeats the parameter description and adds an example, which provides marginal extra value beyond the schema. Baseline of 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description clearly states the tool gets a structured context summary for a room, specifying it returns claim threads and discrepancies. It differentiates from reading full message history (sibling tool 'read_messages'), making its purpose distinct and precise.

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 advises when to use this tool ('most useful for premium rooms after several messages') and implies alternatives (using 'read_messages' for full history). It lacks explicit 'when not to use' but provides sufficient contextual guidance.

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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TDQS

A4.4/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct action or resource: inbox check, room CRUD, message read/write, file operations, context summary, and integrity verification. Even potential overlaps like check_inbox vs read_messages are clearly separated by purpose (cross-room summary vs per-room message history).

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with lowercase snake_case (e.g., create_room, send_message, verify_integrity). No mixed conventions or vague verbs, so the naming is highly predictable.

Tool Count5/5

Eleven tools is well within the 3–15 sweet spot for a messaging platform, covering rooms, messages, files, context, and integrity. Each tool earns its place without redundancy or bloat.

Completeness4/5

The set covers the full agent communication loop: room discovery, creation, messaging, inbox polling, file sharing, context summaries, and integrity checks. Minor gaps exist—no room update/delete, no message edit/delete, no file removal—but these are not essential for the core workflow and can be worked around.

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