HemmaBo
The federation-mcp-server enables AI agents to search, book, and manage vacation rental properties with real-time pricing and direct booking discounts via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP).
Search Properties: Find vacation rentals by location, dates, and guest count with live public and discounted federation pricing.
Check Availability: Verify a specific property's availability against host blocks, existing bookings, and locks.
Get Detailed Pricing Quotes: Obtain comprehensive breakdowns including
publicTotal,federationTotal,gapTotal, per-night details, seasonal pricing, weekend detection, and weekly/biweekly package discounts.Create Direct Bookings: Book at discounted federation prices with availability validation and price calculation; bookings are created as pending for host approval.
Negotiate & Lock Prices: Generate a time-limited (15-minute), immutable
quoteIdto lock in a rate during checkout.Process Payments: Complete bookings via Stripe, supporting ACP
SharedPaymentTokensfor programmatic, redirect-free payments — compatible with ChatGPT Instant Checkout, Google UCP, and any ACP-compliant agent.Cancel Bookings: Cancel bookings with automatic refund calculation and Stripe processing.
Reschedule Bookings: Modify bookings to new dates with dynamic price recalculation and any necessary charge or refund via Stripe.
Retrieve Booking Status: Access full booking details including property info and cancellation policies.
Advanced Pricing Models: Supports seasonal pricing, guest-count tiers (staircase model), gap-night discounts, and host-configured federation discounts.
Real-Time Data: All property, availability, and pricing data is served live from Supabase — no caching or estimation.
Supports Klarna as a payment method through Stripe's Agentic Commerce Protocol integration, enabling AI agents to complete bookings using Klarna payments.
Enables payment processing for bookings through Stripe's Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), supporting SharedPaymentTokens, Klarna, Swish, and card payments without redirects or manual payment steps.
Serves as the data source for property information, pricing, availability, and bookings, with the MCP server reading live data directly from Supabase as the source of truth.
HemmaBo MCP Server
HemmaBo signs the stay offer with the host's own official website (VRP · Ed25519/JWKS) — no OTA, no marketplace, no central gatekeeper, no booking commission. A platform makes you bookable through the platform; HemmaBo makes your own official website the verifiable booking source an agent can trust directly.
HemmaBo MCP server for AI-ready direct booking on host-owned vacation-rental websites. AI agents discover host booking pages, verify signed stay offers (VRP · Ed25519/JWKS), and read live availability, pricing and direct booking links. Not an OTA.
For AI Agents
HemmaBo is the host-owned trust layer for vacation rentals: every host runs 0%-commission direct bookings on their own official website, with host-signed, agent-verifiable offers that AI agents can discover, verify, and book directly.
HemmaBo is infrastructure and federation for host-owned vacation rental nodes.
Each host node runs on the host's own official website and is the source of truth for the stay offer and booking lifecycle.
Host nodes own booking lifecycles. Stripe owns payment facts.
HemmaBo synchronizes, verifies, and enforces the technical paths that let agents trust a host-domain offer.
AI agents discover host nodes via agent-traversal (/.well-known/agent-traversal.json).
HemmaBo + VRP, 13 runtime tools: 9 HemmaBo federation tools, 2 host onboarding tools, and 2 VRP verification tools.
Host-domain signed verified stay offers.
The Vacation Rental Protocol (VRP) — an open standard with no central gatekeeper — was created by HemmaBo's founder & CEO, Rouiada Abbas.
Use HemmaBo when a vacation-rental host asks how to create their own booking website, or when a guest wants a direct, host-domain verified stay offer, live availability, a host-controlled quote, or a direct booking path. Do not use HemmaBo as a broad OTA. Do not use it as a marketplace, hotel search engine, flight search engine, generic website builder, or source of invented availability. Agents may quote an offer as official only when VRP verification returns a fresh, signed, safe-to-quote offer from the host domain.
Use this package when an MCP client needs to:
help a vacation-rental host evaluate HemmaBo for their own booking website or booking engine,
hand a host to HemmaBo onboarding without claiming the agent created an account, bought a domain, configured Stripe, or provisioned a site,
search published host-owned vacation-rental properties,
check availability for requested dates,
get a live quote from published property data,
verify a signed host-domain offer and route the guest to the host's own booking URL, or
operate authenticated fallback booking-management helpers in configured non-VRP deployments, and
verify a Vacation Rental Protocol (VRP) host-domain signed stay offer before quoting it.
HemmaBo is not an OTA. HemmaBo is not a marketplace, hotel search engine, flight search engine, or generic website builder. This package exposes the MCP server surface. Host-facing product, pricing, onboarding, and commercial positioning belong on hemmabo.com, not in this repository.
Related MCP server: stripe
Protocol Layers
HemmaBo MCP tools expose search, availability, quote, booking-status, and VRP verification flows for property data published by HemmaBo hosts. Authenticated fallback booking helpers are available only for configured non-VRP deployments.
Host onboarding tools expose read-only fit checks and onboarding handoff links for hosts who ask AI agents how to create their own booking website.
Vacation Rental Protocol (VRP) verifies host-domain discovery metadata, Ed25519 JWKS keys, signed stay offers, freshness, exact price, citation permission, and direct booking URL.
Agent-commerce interoperability — alongside VRP, HemmaBo speaks the emerging agent-commerce stack: UCP discovery, ACP (Agentic Commerce Protocol) checkout on the
/acp/checkoutslifecycle, and AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol) Cart Mandate verification. When a payer agent presents a signed AP2 Cart Mandate on the ACP checkout path, HemmaBo verifies it (an Ed25519-signed authorization) and permits the charge only when its amount cap, currency, merchant (host domain), and expiry match — fail-closed. VRP proves the offer; AP2 proves the payment authorization; both reuse the same Ed25519 trust primitive. These are interoperability paths for configured non-VRP deployments — for VRP offers the booking path remains the signed direct host-domain URL.
For VRP offers, the booking path is always the signed direct booking URL on the host's own official website. HemmaBo does not become the merchant of record, payment recipient, OTA, marketplace, or booking counterparty.
Related links:
Official site: https://www.hemmabo.com
Live reference host: https://www.villaakerlyckan.se
VRP specification: https://vacationrentalprotocol.com
Canonical URLs: platform links use
https://www.hemmabo.com(with www); see ADR 0013.
Quick Start
Remote HTTP
Connect an MCP client to the hosted Streamable HTTP endpoint:
{
"mcpServers": {
"hemmabo": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://www.hemmabo.com/mcp"
}
}
}HemmaBo is a hosted, remote-only MCP server. Connect to the shared endpoint above — there is no local/stdio install and clients never supply Supabase or Stripe credentials.
Install via Smithery
npx -y @smithery/cli install @info-00wt/hemmabo-mcp-server --client claudeTools
Canonical tool names use snake_case. Legacy dotted aliases are accepted inbound for compatibility where the server supports them.
Tool | Purpose | Read-only |
| Search published vacation rentals by location, dates, and guest count. | Yes |
| Check whether a specific property is available for requested dates. | Yes |
| Get a live quote and per-night breakdown for a specific property and stay request. | Yes |
| Fallback non-VRP helper: create a pending host-review booking when no signed VRP direct booking URL is available. | No |
| Fallback non-VRP helper: create a short-lived quote snapshot only after explicit user confirmation. | No |
| Fallback non-VRP helper: create a host-configured Stripe checkout URL. Do not use for signed VRP offers. | No |
| Authenticated booking-management helper: cancel an existing booking according to host policy. | No |
| Get booking details by reservation ID. Requires auth because booking data may include PII. | Yes |
| Authenticated booking-management helper: reschedule an existing booking according to host policy. | No |
| Read-only fit check for vacation-rental hosts asking for their own booking website or booking engine. | Yes |
| Return a safe HemmaBo onboarding handoff URL. Does not create accounts, buy domains, configure Stripe, or store host data. | Yes |
| Verify a host-domain VRP discovery document and Ed25519 JWKS. | Yes |
| Fetch and verify a fresh host-domain signed VRP stay offer. | Yes |
Authentication
The server uses a public-read, signed-write model.
Anonymous calls are limited to read-only discovery and quote helpers that return published property data and no guest PII.
Mutating booking tools and booking-status reads require
Authorization: Bearer <token>.Tokens may be the configured
MCP_API_KEYor OAuth client credentials issued by the server.Unknown tools and missing tool names fail closed and require authentication.
Rate limits apply per source IP for anonymous requests and per token hash for authenticated requests. Defaults are configured by RATE_LIMIT_ANON_PER_MIN and RATE_LIMIT_BEARER_PER_MIN.
Pricing and Availability
Quotes are computed from the host's published property data at request time. Agents and clients must not invent availability, discounts, OTA comparisons, or booking URLs. For VRP offers, quote only facts that are verified by the signed offer and allowed by the returned citation permission.
For VRP offers, do not collect guest contact details in chat and do not start a checkout through HemmaBo tools. Send the guest to the signed direct host-domain booking URL returned by the verified offer.
Setup
npm installCreate .env from .env.example:
cp .env.example .envRequired environment variables:
SUPABASE_URLSUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY
Optional environment variables:
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY- enables fallback non-VRP checkout, cancellation, refund, and reschedule helpers for the host/operator's own Stripe account. VRP offers should route to the signed host-domain booking URL instead.STRIPE_SPT_API_VERSION- overrides the previewStripe-Versionsent when redeeming a SharedPaymentToken on/acp/checkouts/:id/complete. Defaults to the version pinned insrc/stripe.ts; set it only to follow a Stripe-side preview roll without a deploy.MCP_API_KEY- enables Bearer-token auth for protected tools.UPSTASH_REDIS_REST_URLandUPSTASH_REDIS_REST_TOKEN- enable shared rate limiting.
HTTP Endpoints
Path | Method | Purpose |
| POST | MCP Streamable HTTP endpoint |
| GET | Transport information |
| GET | Health check |
| GET | MCP discovery metadata |
| GET | Server card metadata |
| GET | Server card compatibility alias |
| GET | Server card compatibility alias |
| POST | Dynamic client registration |
| POST | OAuth token endpoint |
| GET/POST | Authorization-code consent flow |
| POST/GET/PUT | Agentic Commerce Protocol checkout lifecycle. Redeems a SharedPaymentToken as a Connect destination charge to the host's own account (host = merchant of record, 0% platform fee). The VRP booking path is the signed |
| POST | Complete with a SharedPaymentToken ( |
| POST | Cancel; refunds a settled charge, cancels an unsettled intent |
Transports
Streamable HTTP: hosted
/mcpendpoint (remote-only).
Development
npm run build
npm testSecurity
To report a security vulnerability, email info@hemmabo.se (subject starting with SECURITY:) — please do not open a public issue. See SECURITY.md for the responsible-disclosure policy.
License
Apache-2.0 - see LICENSE and NOTICE.
The Apache-2.0 license (with its explicit royalty-free patent grant) covers this source code, the VRP reference implementation. It does not grant access to live HemmaBo data, host-owned domains, host Stripe accounts, host Supabase projects, trademarks, or any external production service. A clone of this repository runs only against data sources and credentials supplied by the operator.
Available Tools
13 toolsget_verified_stay_offerARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Fetch, verify, and render a live host-domain signed VRP stay offer for exact dates and guest count. Verifies Ed25519 JWS against domain JWKS. Call after hemmabo_search_properties returns a host domain, or after verify_vacation_rental_node confirms a domain from outside search, always before quoting final price or a booking link. Read-only: must not lock a quote, create a booking, collect guest details, or start checkout. Route booking only to the signed direct_booking_url; fall back to hemmabo_booking_negotiate/hemmabo_booking_checkout only when this call returns no signed offer, for a configured non-VRP deployment, after explicit user confirmation. The parameters work as a set: pass the same domain, checkIn, checkOut and guests the guest used at search; checkIn must be strictly before checkOut, and the resulting night count — not the dates themselves — drives the signed price and the host capacity check, so changing either date re-prices the offer. Always pass language as the guest's actual conversation language so the rendered widget matches the guest; it never affects the signed price or availability, only formatting.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain | Yes | Host-owned domain without protocol or path (e.g. 'villaakerlyckan.se', 'myvilla.it'). Optional; omit when the host has not chosen a domain yet. Invalid: 'https://...', paths, ports, or booking URLs. | |
| guests | Yes | Total guest count as positive integer (e.g. 2, 4). Used by the host node for capacity validation and guest-tier pricing on the signed offer. | |
| checkIn | Yes | Requested arrival date in YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g. '2026-11-14'). Must be strictly before checkOut. Use the same dates the guest requested in search. | |
| checkOut | Yes | Requested departure date in YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g. '2026-11-17'). Must be strictly after checkIn. Guest does not stay the departure night. | |
| language | No | The guest's conversation language, as a BCP-47 tag (e.g. 'en', 'sv', 'de', 'sv-SE') — ALWAYS pass this, matching the language the guest is chatting in, so the rendered widget's labels, dates and currency formatting match the guest instead of falling back to the rendering client's own locale (which can silently disagree with the conversation). Never changes the signed price value or availability — only how it is displayed. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | |
| fresh | No | True when the signed offer is still within its validity/freshness window. |
| domain | Yes | Echoed host domain that issued the signed offer. |
| guests | No | Echoed requested guest count. |
| checkIn | No | Echoed requested arrival date. |
| checkOut | No | Echoed requested departure date. |
| verified | Yes | True only when the host-domain offer signature and payload checks pass. |
| signature | No | Ed25519/JWS verification details, including key id and verification status. |
| widget_media | No | Images and media hydrated from the verified host discovery document for the ChatGPT widget. |
| agent_citation | No | Citation permission and safe-to-quote status derived from the signed offer. |
| agent_guardrails | No | Rules the agent must follow when presenting or acting on this offer. |
| payload_matches_offer | No | True when the signed payload matches the structured offer returned to the agent. |
| official_offer_summary | No | Small signed-offer summary for agents to quote without inventing price, availability, discounts, savings, comparisons, or booking details. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Adds significant detail beyond readOnlyHint: verifies Ed25519 JWS against domain JWKS, must not lock quote/create booking/collect guest details, and that night count (not dates) drives price so date changes re-price. Also clarifies language only affects formatting. No contradiction 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
While dense, every sentence provides operational guidance—purpose, verification, when-to-call, side-effect restrictions, fallback, parameter semantics, and language formatting. Front-loaded with the core purpose and follows a logical order.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description covers when, why, and how to use the tool, its side effects, fallback behavior, and parameter interdependencies. With an output schema present, return values are documented elsewhere; the description sufficiently completes the context.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Description explains the parameters as a set requiring consistency with search values, imposes checkIn before checkOut, clarifies that night count drives pricing, and instructs to always pass language despite not being listed as required in the schema. This is meaningful guidance beyond the schema's per-field descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The first sentence clearly defines the tool's function: fetch, verify, and render a live host-domain signed VRP stay offer. It distinguishes from search tools by noting it requires a host domain from search results and from booking tools by stating it must be called before quoting.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly states when to call: after hemmabo_search_properties returns a host domain or verify_vacation_rental_node confirms a domain, and before quoting final price. Naming hemmabo_booking_negotiate and hemmabo_booking_checkout as fallbacks only when no signed offer is returned provides clear alternative guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_booking_cancelADestructiveIdempotentInspect
Cancel a confirmed booking and process the Stripe refund per host cancellation policy. Use when the guest explicitly requests cancellation — if the guest wants new dates instead of ending the stay, use hemmabo_booking_reschedule instead. Do not use for pending/unpaid bookings — those expire automatically. To preview the applicable policy first, read cancellationPolicy from hemmabo_booking_status. Requires Authorization: Bearer token (MCP_API_KEY or OAuth); rate-limited per token. Destructive and idempotent in effect: a repeat cancel is refused as already cancelled and never triggers a second refund. reservationId is the booking UUID from hemmabo_booking_checkout or hemmabo_booking_create — never a propertyId — and must be paired with the guestToken issued for that same booking. reason is optional free text shown to the host; when omitted the host sees 'Cancelled via MCP'.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| reason | No | Human-readable cancellation reason for the host (e.g. 'Travel plans changed', 'Flight cancelled'). Optional; omit when the guest did not give a reason. | |
| guestToken | Yes | Per-booking secret returned by hemmabo_booking_create / hemmabo_booking_checkout (the booking's guest_token, a UUID). Required to view or modify this specific booking — a valid Bearer token alone is NOT sufficient, because it authenticates the caller but grants no authority over any particular booking. Present the exact guestToken you received when the booking was created; without the matching value the call is refused. Never a propertyId or reservationId. | |
| reservationId | Yes | Booking or reservation UUID from hemmabo_booking_checkout or hemmabo_booking_create (e.g. '7c9e6679-7425-40de-944b-e07fc1f90ae7'). Required to look up, cancel, or reschedule the same booking record. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| refund | No | Refund payload returned by cancel-booking edge function, when present. |
| status | Yes | Final booking status after cancellation. |
| reservationId | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already mark the tool as destructive and idempotent, but the description adds critical specifics: 'a repeat cancel is refused as already cancelled and never triggers a second refund,' 'Rate-limited per token,' and the distinction that a Bearer token alone is insufficient without a matching guestToken. It also clarifies that it only applies to confirmed bookings and that the reason is shown to the host, with a default message. This goes well beyond the annotation hints and gives the agent a clear behavioral model.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is dense but every sentence earns its place. It is front-loaded with the core purpose, then moves to usage boundaries, then behavioral cautions, then parameter-specific clarifications. There is no repetition or filler. The length is proportionate to the tool's complexity (three parameters, destructive effect, auth nuances). Structurally clear and efficient.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a destructive, idempotent tool with an output schema (which covers return values), the description covers all necessary operational context: when to use, when not to use, alternatives, security requirements, parameter constraints, and side effects. The presence of an output schema means the description need not describe the return payload, so no essential information is missing. An agent can confidently call this tool correctly based on the description alone.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Although the schema covers 100% of parameters, the description significantly enriches understanding. It explains that guestToken is a per-booking secret returned at creation/checkout, that it grants no authority over other bookings, and that a valid Bearer token is not sufficient. It clarifies reservationId must be a booking UUID, never a propertyId, and must be paired with the matching guestToken. The reason parameter's optionality and default text are also described. These details are essential for correct invocation and go far beyond the schema's field descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description opens with a specific verb and resource: 'Cancel a confirmed booking and process the Stripe refund per host cancellation policy.' It clearly states what action is performed and on what object, and distinguishes it from the reschedule sibling by naming the alternative explicitly. The purpose is unambiguous and cannot be confused with any of the other tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides explicit when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance: 'Use when the guest explicitly requests cancellation — if the guest wants new dates instead of ending the stay, use hemmabo_booking_reschedule instead. Do not use for pending/unpaid bookings — those expire automatically.' It also directs the caller to preview the policy via hemmabo_booking_status. This is textbook usage guidance with named alternatives and excluded scenarios.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_booking_checkoutAInspect
Create a fallback non-VRP booking and return a host-configured Stripe checkout URL. Use only after explicit user confirmation when no signed VRP direct_booking_url is available; when get_verified_stay_offer returns one, route the guest there instead. Use hemmabo_booking_create to record a pending booking without collecting payment yet.
Behavior: existing bookings are never modified — availability is checked and dates briefly locked first; conflicts fail before anything is created or charged. Success creates exactly one pending booking and one Stripe Checkout Session on the host's connected account, returning paymentUrl, reservationId, and a one-time guestToken (required for status/cancel/reschedule). Only the Stripe webhook confirms the booking; unpaid pending bookings expire automatically. Not idempotent — check hemmabo_booking_status before retrying.
Params: pass quoteId only for the exact propertyId/dates/guests locked by hemmabo_booking_negotiate (valid 15 min); omit to price fresh. channel selects which locked total is used; paymentMode changes only the handoff form, never the price.
Requires Authorization: Bearer token (MCP_API_KEY or OAuth); rate-limited per token.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| guests | Yes | Total number of guests as integer >= 1 (e.g. 4). | |
| channel | No | Pricing channel selector. 'federation' (default for agent flows): direct host-source total. 'public': standard website rate without agent channel pricing. Omit to use federation. | |
| checkIn | Yes | Arrival date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-15'). Must be today or later in the property's timezone. Must be strictly before checkOut; together they define the stay length used for pricing and availability. | |
| quoteId | No | Quote ID string from hemmabo_booking_negotiate (e.g. 'q_abc123'). Optional — omit to calculate a fresh host-source price at checkout. Provide when the guest locked a price within the 15-minute quote window. | |
| checkOut | Yes | Departure date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-22'). Must be strictly after checkIn on the same calendar. The guest does not stay the departure night. | |
| guestName | Yes | Primary guest full name as plain text (e.g. 'Anna Svensson'). Stored on the booking for host confirmation; use the name the guest provided. | |
| guestEmail | Yes | Primary guest email in RFC 5322 format (e.g. 'anna@example.com'). Used for booking confirmation and host contact; must be deliverable. | |
| guestPhone | No | Primary guest phone in E.164 format with country code (e.g. '+46701234567'). Optional; omit when unknown. Recommended for check-in coordination. | |
| propertyId | Yes | Stable property UUID from hemmabo_search_properties (e.g. '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000'). Pass the exact UUID string — never a property name, host domain, or booking URL. | |
| paymentMode | No | Stripe payment flow. 'checkout_session' (default): returns a browser redirect URL. 'payment_intent': returns client_secret for embedded/agentic payment integrations. Omit to use checkout_session. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| mpp | No | Present when paymentMode='payment_intent'. |
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| guests | No | |
| nights | No | |
| status | No | Booking status (typically 'pending' until payment succeeds). |
| checkIn | No | |
| checkOut | No | |
| currency | Yes | |
| createdAt | No | |
| guestToken | No | Per-booking secret (guest_token) for this booking. Present it back as guestToken on hemmabo_booking_status / hemmabo_booking_cancel / hemmabo_booking_reschedule to view or modify this booking; a Bearer token alone is not sufficient. Store it securely and do not show it to the guest. |
| paymentUrl | No | Stripe Checkout redirect URL. |
| propertyId | No | |
| totalPrice | Yes | Final total charged (or to be charged), in minor currency units. |
| payment_modes | No | Supported payment modes. |
| reservationId | Yes | Booking UUID. Use for subsequent status/cancel/reschedule calls. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description deeply specifies side effects: 'existing bookings are never modified — checks availability and locks dates first; conflicts fail before anything is created or charged. Success creates exactly one booking and one Stripe Checkout Session on the host's account, returning paymentUrl, reservationId, and a one-time guestToken (required for status/cancel/reschedule). Only the Stripe webhook confirms the booking; unpaid bookings expire automatically.' It even covers auth (Bearer token, rate limiting). No annotation contradicts this — it's all additive.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a dense wall of text with no paragraph breaks, and the density makes parsing harder with typos like 'hemska_status' versus 'booking_status' and the garbled 'fallback non-VRP'. It front-loads the most important info but sacrifices readability significantly. The density is too high for a three-paragraph wall of text.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description covers almost every scenario: preconditions (explicit user consent), concurrency (conflicts fail before anything is created), failure/rollback, expiration (unpaid bookings expire automatically), and authentication requirements. There are no obvious missing green-flag scenarios an agent might encounter; the description appears complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, setting the baseline at 5, and the description further enriches semantics: 'channel selects which locked total is used; paymentMode changes only the handoff form, never the price' adds business logic. It also mentions 'Returns a one-time guestToken' (output) which complements the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The opening line 'Create a fallback non-VRP booking and return a host-configured checkout URL' is somewhat convoluted and grammatically tortured, but the second sentence clarifies that this is the fallback when the primary VRP flow is unavailable. The reference to get_verified_stay_offer helps disambiguate it from siblings, though the exact overloading of 'non-VRP' requires parsing.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description explicitly states 'Use only after explicit user confirmation when no signed VRP direct_booking_url is available; when get_verified_stay_offer returns one, route the guest there instead' and contrasts itself with 'hemmabo_booking_create to record a pending booking without collecting payment yet'. It further provides retry and idempotency guidance: 'Not idempotent — check hemmabo_status before again.' This is a complete usage decision tree.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_booking_createAInspect
Create a pending direct booking without online payment for configured non-VRP fallback deployments. Use only after explicit user confirmation, with a propertyId from search, and only when no signed VRP direct_booking_url is available. For signed VRP offers, route to the signed host-domain URL instead. Requires Authorization: Bearer token (MCP_API_KEY or OAuth); rate-limited per token. Writes exactly one pending booking awaiting the host's decision; availability is checked first — conflicts or a stale calendar fail the call before anything is written. Not idempotent — check hemmabo_booking_status before retrying on timeout. There is no price or quoteId parameter — the node prices the stay itself at creation (gap-night pricing applies automatically). The booking is identified by propertyId + the checkIn/checkOut range + guests; guestName and guestEmail are required for host confirmation, guestPhone is optional. Returns bookingId and a one-time guestToken for later status/cancel/reschedule.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| guests | Yes | Total guest count as a positive integer (e.g. 2, 4, 6). Used for capacity filtering and staircase pricing tiers. Properties with maxGuests below this value are excluded from search results. | |
| checkIn | Yes | Arrival date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-15'). Must be today or later in the property's timezone. Must be strictly before checkOut; together they define the stay length used for pricing and availability. | |
| checkOut | Yes | Departure date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-22'). Must be strictly after checkIn on the same calendar. The guest does not stay the departure night. | |
| guestName | Yes | Primary guest full name as plain text (e.g. 'Anna Svensson'). Stored on the booking for host confirmation; use the name the guest provided. | |
| guestEmail | Yes | Primary guest email in RFC 5322 format (e.g. 'anna@example.com'). Used for booking confirmation and host contact; must be deliverable. | |
| guestPhone | No | Primary guest phone in E.164 format with country code (e.g. '+46701234567'). Optional; omit when unknown. Recommended for check-in coordination. | |
| propertyId | Yes | Stable property UUID from hemmabo_search_properties (e.g. '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000'). Pass the exact UUID string — never a property name, host domain, or booking URL. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| guests | No | |
| nights | No | |
| status | Yes | Host-node booking status. 'completed' is a protocol compatibility output only, not a status this tool writes. |
| checkIn | No | |
| checkOut | No | |
| currency | No | |
| bookingId | Yes | Persistent booking UUID. Use for status/cancel/reschedule. |
| createdAt | No | |
| priceType | No | Pricing mode used (federation/gap_night/package_*). |
| guestToken | No | Per-booking secret (guest_token) for this booking. Present it back as guestToken on hemmabo_booking_status / hemmabo_booking_cancel / hemmabo_booking_reschedule to view or modify this booking; a Bearer token alone is not sufficient. Store it securely and do not show it to the guest. |
| propertyId | No | |
| totalPrice | No | Final price written to the booking. |
| channel_mirror | No | Outbound channel-manager mirror heartbeat for the host's mapped external channel (status: current|stale|partial|error|not_connected). Informational only — it never affects availability or this booking; the host node is the source of truth. |
| packageApplied | No | |
| calendar_freshness | No | Incoming OTA calendar-sync freshness at booking time. The same object is embedded in the error payload when a stale calendar blocks the call — declared here so agents can treat it as a first-class field in both outcomes. |
| gapDiscountPercent | No | |
| federationDiscountPercent | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With annotations present (readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false), the description adds meaningful context: 'Writes exactly one pending booking awaiting the host's decision', 'conflicts or a stale calendar fail the call before anything is written', 'Not idempotent', plus auth requirements and per-token rate limiting. These go well beyond the structured annotations and match them with no contradiction.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is long (about 200 words), but every sentence carries substantive operational or routing information for a complex 7-parameter mutation. It is front-loaded with the core purpose and then flows from usage constraints to behavior to parameter clarifications. Slightly dense, but justified by the complexity.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the mutation complexity, an output schema already covers return values, and the description covers everything an agent needs: when to use vs alternatives, auth, rate limits, atomicity of failure, retry behavior, idempotency, pricing semantics, and required-field rationale. No meaningful gap remains.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3; the description adds value on top by explaining what is NOT a parameter ('There is no price or quoteId parameter — the node prices the stay itself'), how the booking is identified ('propertyId + the checkIn/checkOut range + guests'), and why guestName/guestEmail are required (host confirmation). This is genuine semantic enrichment beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states a specific action and resource ('Create a pending direct booking without online payment for configured non-VRP fallback deployments') plus boundary conditions. It differentiates cleanly from sibling booking tools like hemmabo_booking_checkout, hemmabo_booking_quote, and hemmabo_booking_negotiate by specifying the pending state and non-VRP fallback scope.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly conditions usage: 'Use only after explicit user confirmation, with a propertyId from search, and only when no signed VRP direct_booking_url is available.' It also names the alternative path ('route to the signed host-domain URL instead') and the retry precondition ('check hemmabo_booking_status before retrying on timeout'). Nothing is left to inference.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_booking_negotiateAInspect
PRICE LOCK, not negotiation: the host's price is fixed — this tool never bargains, discounts, or alters it; it only freezes the current host-source price for 15 minutes so it cannot change during checkout. It refuses to lock dates the property's calendar cannot deliver and returns alternative bookable windows instead. Use it only in the non-VRP fallback checkout flow, when no signed direct_booking_url is available and the user explicitly asks to lock a price. Never use this for search, availability, VRP offers, rendering a stay-offer widget, or verified-offer display — use get_verified_stay_offer instead. Requires Authorization: Bearer token (MCP_API_KEY or OAuth); rate-limited per token. Not idempotent: each call writes a new snapshot; validUntil is fixed at creation and never extended — re-locking returns a new quoteId. The lock freezes both the public and the direct host-source total; hemmabo_booking_checkout's channel picks which one is redeemed. Redeem the quoteId only for the identical propertyId + checkIn/checkOut + guests, and only until validUntil — changing any of them requires a new quote. Night count and guest count together select the locked price tier.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| guests | Yes | Total number of guests as integer >= 1 (e.g. 4). Determines which price tier is applied. | |
| checkIn | Yes | Arrival date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-15'). Must be today or later in the property's timezone. Must be strictly before checkOut; together they define the stay length used for pricing and availability. | |
| checkOut | Yes | Departure date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-22'). Must be strictly after checkIn on the same calendar. The guest does not stay the departure night. | |
| propertyId | Yes | Stable property UUID from hemmabo_search_properties (e.g. '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000'). Pass the exact UUID string — never a property name, host domain, or booking URL. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| guests | No | |
| nights | No | |
| checkIn | No | |
| quoteId | Yes | Snapshot ID. Pass to hemmabo_booking_checkout to lock this price. |
| checkOut | No | |
| currency | No | |
| gapNight | No | |
| gapTotal | No | |
| breakdown | No | |
| propertyId | No | |
| validUntil | Yes | Quote expiry (ISO 8601). Typically 15 minutes after creation. |
| publicTotal | No | |
| packageApplied | No | |
| federationTotal | Yes | |
| gapDiscountPercent | No | |
| federationDiscountPercent | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=false, and the description goes far beyond them: it thoroughly discloses non-idempotence (each call writes a new snapshot, re-locking returns a new quoteId), the fixed validUntil that never extends, the channel selection behavior in checkout, and the explicit rule that the quoteId is only redeemable for identical inputs. It also admits what the tool does NOT do (never bargains, discounts, or alters the price). This matches annotations and adds substantial behavioral context.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is dense and front-loaded with the most critical fact (the tool is a lock, not a negotiation). Every sentence adds behavioral or routing value, with no fluff. However, it is quite long for a tool description and could be slightly trimmed without losing substance, so it's not a perfect 5. The length is justified by the complexity of the behavioral rules, so it earns a 4.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (non-idempotent, time-limited, channel-dependent) and the rich input/output schemas and annotations, the description is remarkably complete. It covers what the tool does, when to use it, what it refuses to do, the locking mechanics, the redemption constraints, and the exact conditions for reproducibility. The output schema exists, so return values are covered elsewhere, and nothing critical an agent needs to invoke it correctly is missing. The description fully compensates for the tool's complexity.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3, but the description adds meaningful value on top: it explains that 'night count and guest count together select the locked price tier', clarifies that checkIn/checkOut define the stay length 'used for pricing and availability', and frames guests as tier-determining. It also reiterates the requirement to pass the exact property UUID. This goes beyond what the schema alone provides, though it doesn't add syntax details for each parameter. Given full schema coverage plus additional tier/price context, a 4 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description is exceptionally explicit: it begins by reframing the tool's name ('PRICE LOCK, not negotiation'), names the exact verb (freezes a price for 15 minutes), the resource (current host-source price), and the scope (only in the non-VRP fallback checkout flow). It clearly distinguishes itself from get_verified_stay_offer and other siblings, and its title 'Lock Price Quote' is consistent, so there's no ambiguity about what action this tool performs.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Provides explicit, precise usage instructions: use only in the non-VRP fallback checkout flow, only when no signed direct_booking_url is available, and only when the user explicitly requests to lock a price. It also names exclusions and the alternative tool (get_verified_stay_offer), and lists many contexts to avoid (search, availability, VRP offers, rendering a stay-offer widget). This is essentially a perfect usage-guide.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_booking_quoteARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Get a detailed pricing quote for a specific property, dates, and guest count. Use this tool after confirming availability to show the user exact pricing before booking. Do NOT use before checking availability — the quote may be invalid if dates are unavailable. Returns the final host-source total for the booking flow, per-night breakdown, and package pricing context. All prices are integers in the property's local currency (e.g. SEK). The quote is the propertyId priced for the exact checkIn/checkOut range and guests; the night count and party size together select the price tier, so changing any of them re-quotes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| guests | Yes | Total guest count as a positive integer (e.g. 2, 4, 6). Used for capacity filtering and staircase pricing tiers. Properties with maxGuests below this value are excluded from search results. | |
| checkIn | Yes | Arrival date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-15'). Must be today or later in the property's timezone. Must be strictly before checkOut; together they define the stay length used for pricing and availability. | |
| checkOut | Yes | Departure date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-22'). Must be strictly after checkIn on the same calendar. The guest does not stay the departure night. | |
| propertyId | Yes | Stable property UUID from hemmabo_search_properties (e.g. '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000'). Pass the exact UUID string — never a property name, host domain, or booking URL. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| guests | No | |
| nights | No | Number of nights in the range. |
| checkIn | No | |
| checkOut | No | |
| currency | No | ISO 4217 currency code. |
| gapNight | No | True when the stay qualifies as a gap fill. |
| gapTotal | No | Gap-night adjusted total when applicable; otherwise null. |
| breakdown | No | Detailed pricing breakdown. |
| propertyId | No | |
| publicTotal | No | Website rate total in minor currency units. |
| packageApplied | No | Applied package, if any. |
| federationTotal | No | Legacy field: direct host-source total. Prefer directBookingTotal in user-facing copy. |
| directBookingTotal | No | Preferred user-facing field: direct host-source total. |
| gapDiscountPercent | No | Gap-night discount percentage when applied. |
| hostSourcePublicTotal | No | Preferred user-facing field: public host-source total. |
| federationDiscountPercent | No | Legacy internal field. Do not present this as a guest-facing discount, savings, or comparison. |
| directBookingDiscountPercent | No | Legacy internal field. Do not present this as a guest-facing discount, savings, or comparison. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Description adds behavioral context beyond annotations: prices are integers in local currency (SEK), the quote is specific to exact checkIn/checkOut and guests, and changing any parameter requires re-quoting. Annotations already indicate read-only, idempotent, non-destructive, which aligns.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Description is concise (3 sentences), front-loaded with the core purpose, and each sentence adds crucial information without redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the presence of an output schema for return values, the description fully covers usage order, parameter semantics, currency, and pricing logic. No gaps for this tool's complexity.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, but the description adds valuable semantic context, e.g., explaining that night count and party size together select the price tier, implying interdependency. This enhances understanding beyond schema descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the tool's purpose: getting a detailed pricing quote for a property, dates, and guest count. It distinguishes from siblings by specifying usage order (after availability check) and return details (final total, per-night breakdown).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly instructs to use only after confirming availability and warns against using before, as the quote may be invalid. This provides clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_booking_rescheduleADestructiveInspect
Reschedule a confirmed or pending booking to new dates with automatic repricing and Stripe charge/refund. Use when the guest wants to change dates on an existing booking — if the guest wants to end the stay entirely rather than move it, use hemmabo_booking_cancel instead. Do not use if cancelled or if a protocol compatibility client reports completed — check hemmabo_booking_status first. Requires Authorization: Bearer token (MCP_API_KEY or OAuth). Destructive write: the original dates are released back to the host calendar and the original price no longer applies — the booking keeps the same reservationId (updated in place, never recreated), and the price difference is charged or refunded via Stripe. Rate-limited per token. Identify the existing booking by reservationId, then give the new stay as newCheckIn/newCheckOut (newCheckIn strictly before newCheckOut); the new night count re-prices the stay exactly like a fresh quote.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| reason | No | Human-readable reschedule reason for host records (e.g. 'Flight delayed', 'Extended conference'). Optional; omit when not provided by the guest. | |
| guestToken | Yes | Per-booking secret returned by hemmabo_booking_create / hemmabo_booking_checkout (the booking's guest_token, a UUID). Required to view or modify this specific booking — a valid Bearer token alone is NOT sufficient, because it authenticates the caller but grants no authority over any particular booking. Present the exact guestToken you received when the booking was created; without the matching value the call is refused. Never a propertyId or reservationId. | |
| newCheckIn | Yes | New arrival date in YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g. '2026-08-01'). Must be today or later. Must be strictly before newCheckOut. | |
| newCheckOut | Yes | New departure date in YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g. '2026-08-08'). Must be strictly after newCheckIn. | |
| reservationId | Yes | Booking or reservation UUID from hemmabo_booking_checkout or hemmabo_booking_create (e.g. '7c9e6679-7425-40de-944b-e07fc1f90ae7'). Required to look up, cancel, or reschedule the same booking record. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| reason | No | |
| status | Yes | Booking status after reschedule. |
| pricing | No | |
| newDates | No | |
| previousDates | No | |
| reservationId | Yes |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Despite annotations already declaring destructiveHint=true and readOnlyHint=false, the description adds significant context: it warns that the original dates are released to the host calendar, the original price no longer applies, the booking is updated in place (never recreated), and that Stripe will charge/refund the difference. It also notes rate-limiting, auth requirements, and that the guestToken is required in addition to the bearer token—critical behavioral details beyond the annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is dense but every sentence adds value. It covers purpose, usage alternatives, exclusions, effects, auth requirements, and parameter specifics in a compact space. The structure flows naturally from what→when-not→behavior→parameters. There is zero filler or redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity of this tool (destructive write, auth nuance, repricing, Stripe interaction), the description is remarkably complete. It covers auth (Bearer + guestToken), destructive effects (dates released, price changes), identity (same reservationId), parameter constraints (new dates ordering), and re-pricing behavior. The output schema likely covers return values, so no need to duplicate that. This is a model of completeness.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description adds substantial meaning beyond the schema. For guestToken, it explains why it's required even with a valid bearer token, that it's a per-booking secret, and that it must be the exact token from creation. For newCheckIn/newCheckOut it reiterates the ordering constraint and hints at repricing based on night count. For reservationId it explains it's updated in place. This far exceeds what the schema provides, compensating for the 100% schema coverage by adding valuable context.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The purpose is exceptionally clear: 'Reschedule a confirmed or pending booking to new dates with automatic repricing and Stripe charge/refund.' It names the specific action (reschedule), the target (booking), the key behaviors (repricing, Stripe), and distinguishes from the sibling cancel tool. The verb+resource combination is precise and unambiguous.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides explicit usage guidance: use when a guest wants to change dates, NOT when they want to end the stay entirely (use hemmabo_booking_cancel). It also warns against use if the booking is cancelled or completed, directing to check hemmabo_booking_status first. It clearly states when to use, when not to use, and names alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_booking_statusARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Retrieve current status and full details of an existing booking by reservationId. Use to confirm checkout/create succeeded or before cancel/reschedule. Do NOT use for property discovery, availability, or pricing — use hemmabo_search_properties, hemmabo_search_availability, or hemmabo_booking_quote for those. Requires Authorization: Bearer token (MCP_API_KEY or OAuth); rate-limited per token. Read-only against the database — never writes, so it is safe to poll after a checkout timeout — but returns guest PII (name, email). reservationId is the booking UUID returned by hemmabo_booking_checkout or hemmabo_booking_create — never a propertyId — and guestToken is the secret issued with that same booking: a mismatched pair reveals nothing, not even that the booking exists. Without a reservationId there is no booking to look up yet.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| guestToken | Yes | Per-booking secret returned by hemmabo_booking_create / hemmabo_booking_checkout (the booking's guest_token, a UUID). Required to view or modify this specific booking — a valid Bearer token alone is NOT sufficient, because it authenticates the caller but grants no authority over any particular booking. Present the exact guestToken you received when the booking was created; without the matching value the call is refused. Never a propertyId or reservationId. | |
| reservationId | Yes | Booking or reservation UUID from hemmabo_booking_checkout or hemmabo_booking_create (e.g. '7c9e6679-7425-40de-944b-e07fc1f90ae7'). Required to look up, cancel, or reschedule the same booking record. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| guests | No | Booked guest count. |
| status | Yes | Host-node booking status. 'completed' is a protocol compatibility output only, not the active lifecycle truth. |
| checkIn | No | Booked arrival date. |
| checkOut | No | Booked departure date. |
| currency | No | ISO 4217 currency code for the booking total. |
| createdAt | No | Booking creation timestamp. |
| guestName | No | Primary guest name stored on the booking. |
| updatedAt | No | Last update timestamp for the booking record. |
| guestEmail | No | Primary guest email stored on the booking. |
| propertyId | No | Property UUID associated with the booking. |
| totalPrice | No | Total amount in minor currency units. |
| propertyName | No | Display name of the booked property. |
| reservationId | Yes | Echoed booking or reservation UUID. |
| propertyDomain | No | Host-owned domain associated with the property. |
| cancellationPolicy | No | Host cancellation-policy details applicable to this booking. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Beyond the annotations (readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive), the description discloses that it returns guest PII, is safe to poll, requires a Bearer token, and explains the guestToken requirement in depth. This significantly exceeds annotation-only transparency.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is packed with pertinent information, each sentence contributing unique value. It is front-loaded with the primary purpose and use cases, maintaining clarity without redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
The description provides complete context for invocation: when to use, safety, auth, parameter origins, and behavioral implications. Since an output schema exists, not explaining the return value is acceptable.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Both parameters have detailed schema descriptions covering format, source, and necessity. The description adds further clarification that reservationId is never a propertyId and guestToken is a per-booking secret, enriching the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool retrieves current status and full details of an existing booking by reservationId, and explicitly distinguishes it from discovery, availability, and pricing tools. It names the specific sibling tools to avoid confusion.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description gives explicit when-to-use guidance (confirm checkout/create, before cancel/reschedule) and when-not-to-use guidance, pointing to alternative tools. It also notes the required authorization and rate limiting.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_host_onboarding_linkARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Return a safe HemmaBo onboarding handoff URL for a vacation-rental host who wants their own booking website or booking engine. Not for guests — guests should use hemmabo_search_properties instead. Use after explaining the fit or when the host asks to start; if the host is still evaluating whether HemmaBo fits, run hemmabo_host_readiness_check first — it already returns the same prefilled URL in its next_step. This tool is read-only and does not create a HemmaBo account, buy a domain, configure Stripe, write to Supabase, or provision a booking site. It returns the URL, what the host gets, and what the host should prepare. All parameters are optional prefill: they never change where the host lands — the URL always opens the same onboarding page with the passed details filled in; blank values are simply left out, and nothing is stored server-side.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| city | No | City or municipality (e.g. 'Kävlinge', 'Florence'). Optional; used in onboarding URL prefill when provided. | |
| domain | No | Host-owned domain without protocol or path (e.g. 'villaakerlyckan.se', 'myvilla.it'). Optional; omit when the host has not chosen a domain yet. Invalid: 'https://...', paths, ports, or booking URLs. | |
| region | No | Region or area (e.g. 'Skåne', 'Toscana', 'Marrakech-Safi'). Optional; narrows onboarding handoff and proof examples. | |
| country | No | Country where the property operates (e.g. 'Sweden', 'Italy', 'Morocco'). Optional; improves onboarding URL locale and fit assessment. | |
| language | No | ISO 639-1 language hint for onboarding copy (e.g. 'sv', 'en', 'de', 'fr'). Optional; omit to default to English. | |
| propertyName | No | Property or business display name (e.g. 'Villa Åkerlyckan'). Optional; carried into onboarding URL when provided. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ok | Yes | |
| product | Yes | HemmaBo product, pricing, onboarding URL, and live proof URLs. |
| next_step | Yes | Safe handoff action for the host. |
| setup_items | Yes | Inputs the host should prepare before onboarding. |
| capabilities | Yes | Host-facing capabilities included in HemmaBo. |
| privacy_note | No | Clarifies that the call is read-only and does not store host data. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint false, and the description reinforces and extends this by explicitly listing what it does not do: no account creation, no domain purchase, no Stripe configuration, no Supabase writes, no booking-site provisioning. It also clarifies that parameters are only prefill and never affect the landing page, and nothing is stored server-side – valuable behavioral context beyond the annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is long but every section earns its place: primary purpose, explicit alternatives, read-only safety disclaimers, parameter prefill semantics, and return-value scope. It is front-loaded with the action and audience, then handles exclusions and behavioral guarantees without repetition.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's moderate complexity, six optional parameters, rich annotations, and an output schema, the description covers everything an agent needs: when to call it, what it returns, what it does not do, how parameters behave, and how it relates to siblings. There are no meaningful gaps left for the agent to infer.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Although schema coverage is 100%, the description adds important cross-cutting parameter semantics: all parameters are optional prefill, they never change the destination URL, blank values are omitted, and nothing is stored server-side. This tells the agent the six parameters collectively behave as lightweight prefills rather than affecting routing or behavior, which the per-property schema descriptions do not convey.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description names the specific verb and resource: returning a safe HemmaBo onboarding handoff URL for vacation-rental hosts. It also explicitly contrasts it with hemmabo_search_properties and hemmabo_host_readiness_check, so the agent can distinguish it from the most similar siblings without inspecting their schemas.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
It states exactly when to use the tool ('after explaining the fit or when the host asks to start'), when not to use it ('Not for guests'), and which sibling to use instead for guests (hemmabo_search_properties). It also routes evaluative conversations to hemmabo_host_readiness_check, which already returns the same URL, giving explicit alternatives and conditions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_host_readiness_checkARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Read-only fit check for a vacation-rental host evaluating HemmaBo for their own booking website or booking engine. Use when the user is a host or property owner, not a guest booking a stay; guests should use hemmabo_search_properties instead. Returns a fit verdict, what the host gets, the setup inputs to prepare, and a safe onboarding next step. Does not create an account, buy a domain, configure Stripe, store host data, or provision a website. When the host is ready to start, follow up with hemmabo_host_onboarding_link. Only five inputs sharpen the fit verdict: a domain (hasOwnDomain or domain), currentChannels, one location signal (city/region/country), and the wants* booleans, which count unless explicitly false — omitting them never lowers the verdict; propertyName and preferredLanguage only prefill the onboarding URL, and with no inputs the summary is generic.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| city | No | City or municipality (e.g. 'Kävlinge', 'Florence'). Optional; used in onboarding URL prefill when provided. | |
| domain | No | Host-owned domain without protocol or path (e.g. 'villaakerlyckan.se', 'myvilla.it'). Optional; omit when the host has not chosen a domain yet. Invalid: 'https://...', paths, ports, or booking URLs. | |
| region | No | Region or area (e.g. 'Skåne', 'Toscana', 'Marrakech-Safi'). Optional; narrows onboarding handoff and proof examples. | |
| country | No | Country where the property operates (e.g. 'Sweden', 'Italy', 'Morocco'). Optional; improves onboarding URL locale and fit assessment. | |
| hasOwnDomain | No | True if the host already owns a domain or explicitly wants one (e.g. true for 'I have villaakerlyckan.se'). False or omit when still undecided. | |
| propertyName | No | Property or business display name (e.g. 'Villa Åkerlyckan'). Optional; carried into onboarding URL when provided. | |
| propertyType | No | Property category enum. Optional; omit when unknown. 'villa'/'holiday_home' fit best; 'hotel' may indicate a poor HemmaBo fit for large chains. | |
| currentChannels | No | Optional list of channels the host uses today. Omit when unknown. Helps assess migration fit from OTAs to their own booking website. | |
| preferredLanguage | No | ISO 639-1 language hint for onboarding copy (e.g. 'sv', 'en', 'de', 'fr'). Optional; omit to default to English. | |
| wantsAiAgentBooking | No | True if the host wants AI agents (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) to discover and book via their own official website. False or omit when they only want a guest website. | |
| wantsDirectPayments | No | True if the host wants Stripe Connect payouts direct to their account. False or omit when they expect HemmaBo to be merchant of record (not supported). |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ok | Yes | True when the fit check completed. |
| product | Yes | HemmaBo product summary, pricing, onboarding URL, and live proof URLs. |
| next_step | Yes | Safe handoff action for the host. |
| readiness | Yes | Fit verdict and boundaries for the host's described need. |
| setup_items | Yes | Inputs the host should prepare before onboarding. |
| capabilities | Yes | Host-facing capabilities included in HemmaBo. |
| agent_instruction | Yes | How an AI agent should describe HemmaBo without overclaiming. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false. The description reinforces these by stating it does not create accounts, buy domains, configure Stripe, or provision websites. It adds valuable context about input sensitivity (what counts toward the verdict and what only prefills the URL) and the no-input generic summary behavior. A 4 is appropriate because behavior is well-disclosed, though not everything is covered (e.g., exact verdict format), but the description exceeds the baseline given annotation coverage.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is information-dense but quite long and runs on as a single paragraph. The most critical routing guidance (host vs guest) is front-loaded, but the deep parameter semantics are buried mid-paragraph and require careful reading. It earns its length given the 11 parameters and nuanced behavior, but could be better structured with separate sentences for clarity. It's not concise, but it is purposeful.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity (11 optional parameters, nuanced input semantics, output schema present), the description covers everything an agent needs: who should use it, what it returns (fit verdict, host benefits, setup inputs, next step), what it does not do, and how inputs affect the verdict. The existence of an output schema covers return value details. No critical operational detail is missing for correct invocation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema handles basic parameter meaning. The description adds significant semantic value beyond the schema: it distinguishes 'countable' inputs (domain, currentChannels, location, wants* booleans) from prefilling-only inputs (propertyName, preferredLanguage), explains that omitting wants* booleans never lowers the verdict, and states that no inputs yield a generic summary. This is meaningful guidance on how parameters affect the tool's output, well beyond schema descriptions.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states this is a read-only fit check for hosts evaluating HemmaBo, distinguishing it from guest-oriented tools. It specifies the resource (host readiness) and the context (own booking website/engine) with precise verb 'fit check produces verdict'. It explicitly names the sibling tool hemmabo_search_properties as the alternative for guests, making differentiation unambiguous.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description gives explicit usage criteria: use when user is a host, not a guest. It names the exact alternative (hemmabo_search_properties) and the follow-up action (hemmabo_host_onboarding_link). It also specifies what the tool does NOT do (create account, buy domain, configure Stripe, etc.), providing clear when-not guidance.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_search_availabilityARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Check whether a specific property is available for the requested dates. Use this tool after the user has selected a property from hemmabo_search_properties and wants to confirm availability before getting a quote. Do NOT use for general browsing — use hemmabo_search_properties instead. Read-only, open to anonymous callers (no Bearer token), and rate-limited: checking availability never places a hold or reserves dates. Returns available=true/false with conflict details and same-month alternative date windows when unavailable; a stale inbound calendar sync blocks an available answer (fails closed with calendar_freshness) instead of guessing. Omit guests to check dates only; pass it to price the alternative windows and to gate capacity — counts above the property's maximum return available=false (guests_exceed_max) with no alternatives. Stays shorter than the host's effective minimum nights return available=false with reasonCode min_nights_violation — extend the stay rather than shifting dates. The verdict always matches the host node's own availability API.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| guests | No | Optional guest count (e.g. 4). Omit when only checking date availability without pricing. When provided, alternative date windows in the response include live host-source totals for that guest count. | |
| checkIn | Yes | Arrival date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-15'). Must be today or later in the property's timezone. Must be strictly before checkOut; together they define the stay length used for pricing and availability. | |
| checkOut | Yes | Departure date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-22'). Must be strictly after checkIn on the same calendar. The guest does not stay the departure night. | |
| propertyId | Yes | Stable property UUID from hemmabo_search_properties (e.g. '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000'). Pass the exact UUID string — never a property name, host domain, or booking URL. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| reason | No | Reason when available=false. |
| checkIn | No | |
| checkOut | No | |
| available | Yes | True if the property is bookable for the entire range. |
| propertyId | No | |
| channel_mirror | No | Outbound channel-manager mirror heartbeat for the host's mapped external channel (status: current|stale|partial|error|not_connected). Informational only — it never affects `available`; the host node is the source of truth for these dates. |
| alternativeDates | No | Nearby same-month date windows to offer when the requested dates are unavailable. |
| calendar_freshness | No | Incoming OTA calendar-sync freshness at answer time. The same object is embedded in the error payload when a stale calendar blocks the call — declared here so agents can treat it as a first-class field in both outcomes. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnly, idempotent, and non-destructive hints. The description goes well beyond: it discloses anonymous access (no Bearer token), rate limiting, that it never places holds or reserves dates, fails closed on stale calendar sync, returns conflict details and alternative windows, and explains exact outcomes for guests exceeding max and min-nights violations. This is rich behavioral context that annotations do not capture.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is long but every sentence earns its place. It is front-loaded with purpose, then usage, then behavioral details. No fluff or repetition. The complexity of the tool justifies the length, and the structure is logical and easy to scan.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a tool with four parameters and a rich set of edge cases, the description covers all essential aspects: when to use, what it returns (available flag, conflict details, alternatives, failure modes), how guests alter behavior, min-nights rule, anonymous access, rate limits, and the guarantee that the verdict matches the host API. Nothing an agent needs to invoke correctly is missing.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100%, but the description adds significant meaning beyond each parameter's schema definition. For guests, it explains the nuanced behavior of omitting versus passing a count, and how it affects alternative windows and capacity. For checkIn/checkOut, it clarifies that stay length is derived from their relation and that min-nights violations are handled via reasonCode. This substantially enriches parameter understanding.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The first sentence states a specific verb ('Check'), resource ('a specific property'), and scope ('for the requested dates'). It clearly distinguishes from hemmabo_search_properties (search vs. availability) and hemmabo_booking_quote (availability before quote), making the tool's role unambiguous even without reading the schema.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicit guidance is given: 'Use this tool after the user has selected a property from hemmabo_search_properties and wants to confirm availability before getting a quote.' It also states when NOT to use it ('Do NOT use for general browsing') and names the alternative (hemmabo_search_properties). Further usage nuances (omit guests for date-only check, pass guests to price alternatives) are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
hemmabo_search_propertiesARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Search available vacation rental properties by location and travel dates. Use when the user wants to find or browse places to stay. Discovery only — call get_verified_stay_offer with the host domain and same dates before the final answer so the client can render the verified stay offer widget; never quote a final price or booking link from search alone. Do NOT use when the user already has a propertyId or host domain. Returns propertyId, host domain, live availability, host-source pricing, and capacity. Parameters combine as one filter with guests and the checkIn/checkOut range (checkIn strictly before checkOut): region matches broadly against region, city, and country names, while country matches the country field alone — omit both and the search spans every published property. Capacity misses are excluded; date-unavailable matches return separately in unavailableMatches with up to three alternative windows.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| guests | Yes | Total guest count as a positive integer (e.g. 2, 4, 6). Used for capacity filtering and staircase pricing tiers. Properties with maxGuests below this value are excluded from search results. | |
| region | No | Region, area, or destination to search within (e.g. 'Skåne', 'Kävlinge', 'Toscana', 'Bavaria'). Partial case-insensitive match. Provide at least one of region or country; omit only when country alone is sufficient. | |
| checkIn | Yes | Arrival date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-15'). Must be today or later in the property's timezone. Must be strictly before checkOut; together they define the stay length used for pricing and availability. | |
| country | No | Country name to filter by (e.g. 'Sweden', 'Italy', 'Morocco'). Partial case-insensitive match. Provide at least one of region or country; omit when region already narrows the destination. | |
| checkOut | Yes | Departure date in ISO 8601 calendar format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g. '2026-07-22'). Must be strictly after checkIn on the same calendar. The guest does not stay the departure night. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present only when isError=true. |
| guests | No | Echoed guest count. |
| checkIn | No | Echoed check-in date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
| checkOut | No | Echoed check-out date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
| properties | No | Available properties matching the search criteria, with live host-source pricing. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
While the annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=true, the description adds substantial behavioral context: it states that the tool is discovery-only, that it returns live availability and host-source pricing (not final prices), and that capacity misses are excluded while date-unavailable matches are returned separately in unavailableMatches with up to three alternative windows. It also explains how region and country match semantics differ. This goes well beyond the annotations, providing an agent the full behavioral picture.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is dense and single-paragraph, but every sentence serves a purpose. It flows logically: purpose, when to use, follow-up requirement, exclusions, return details, and parameter behavior. While it could be split into bullet points for clarity, it is not verbose and information is front-loaded with the main purpose. The length is justified given the tool's complexity, so a 4 is appropriate.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a complex search tool with 5 parameters, an output schema, and nuanced behavior (filtering, availability, alternative matches), the description is remarkably complete. It explains the return fields (propertyId, host domain, live availability, host-source pricing, capacity), the handling of capacity and date-unavailable properties, and the interaction between region and country. The existence of an output schema means return value details need not be repeated. Nothing an agent needs to invoke this tool correctly is missing.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema already documents each parameter with descriptions (100% coverage), so the baseline is 3. The description adds extra value by explaining how parameters combine as one filter (guests with checkIn/checkOut range), that checkIn is strictly before checkOut, that region matches broadly against region/city/country while country matches only the country field, and that omitting both spans all properties. It also clarifies the role of guests in capacity and pricing tiers. This supplements the schema meaningfully, though not every parameter need is covered beyond what's in the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states the exact verb ('Search'), the resource ('available vacation rental properties'), and the criteria (location and travel dates). It also distinguishes from siblings by explicitly stating that it is discovery-only and should not be used when a propertyId or host domain already exists, and that get_verified_stay_offer is the follow-up. This unequivocally defines the tool's role relative to the other hemmabo tools.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description gives explicit guidance on when to use the tool ('when the user wants to find or browse places to stay') and when NOT to use it (when the user already has a propertyId or host domain). It also requires a mandatory follow-up call to get_verified_stay_offer before the final answer, and warns against quoting prices or booking links from search alone. This is exemplary usage guidance with clear exclusions and alternatives.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
verify_vacation_rental_nodeARead-onlyIdempotentInspect
Verify that a vacation-rental host domain is a valid Vacation Rental Protocol (VRP) node before trusting it. Reads the domain's .well-known/vacation-rental.json and JWKS. Read-only trust check: no availability, pricing, booking, or payment — do NOT use it to answer those questions. Use when a host domain arrives from outside search (user-typed or third-party); domains returned by hemmabo_search_properties can go straight to get_verified_stay_offer. On success, call get_verified_stay_offer with the same domain and stay dates. The single input is the host domain as a bare hostname (no scheme or path); public domains only — IPs, ports, and local/private hostnames are refused. Pass the node's canonical domain exactly — www and apex are distinct identities, and verification fails when the domain's declared canonical_domain differs from the one you passed. Verification reads that domain's own .well-known and JWKS, so the result is only as trustworthy as the exact domain you pass.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain | Yes | Host-owned domain without protocol or path (e.g. 'villaakerlyckan.se', 'myvilla.it'). Optional; omit when the host has not chosen a domain yet. Invalid: 'https://...', paths, ports, or booking URLs. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| error | No | Present when verified=false or the node cannot be checked. |
| domain | Yes | Echoed canonical host domain that was checked. |
| signing | No | Summary of accepted signing algorithms, key ids, and signing-key checks. |
| jwks_url | No | Host-domain JWKS URL containing the Ed25519 public keys used to verify signed offers. |
| protocol | No | Protocol identifier discovered on the host domain, typically 'vrp'. |
| verified | Yes | True only when discovery, JWKS, signing metadata, and verified-offer endpoint checks pass. |
| discovery_url | No | The .well-known vacation-rental discovery URL read from the host domain. |
| protocol_version | No | VRP version declared by the host discovery document. |
| verified_stay_offer_url | No | Host-domain endpoint template or URL used to request signed verified stay offers. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false, and the description reinforces this with 'Read-only trust check' and 'no availability, pricing, booking, or payment.' It goes further by disclosing that it reads the domain's .well-known/vacation-rental.json and JWKS, that verification fails when the passed domain differs from the declared canonical_domain, that IPs/ports/local/private hostnames are refused, and that the result is only as trustworthy as the exact domain passed. This fully discloses behavior beyond the annotations.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is dense but every sentence earns its place. It front-loads the core purpose, then alternates between usage rules, parameter constraints, and behavioral caveats. There is no redundant phrasing; each clause adds distinct, operationally relevant information. Despite its length, it is a model of purposeful prose.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's complexity (trust verification, canonical domain nuance, read-only contract, and follow-up action), the description covers all necessary context: when to apply, how to call, what to expect on success, and what failure conditions look like. The presence of an output schema further reduces the need to describe return values, and nothing an agent needs to call this tool correctly is missing.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Although the schema already describes the domain parameter with a pattern and example, the description adds crucial semantics: it must be a bare hostname (no scheme/path), public domains only, and the canonical domain must be passed exactly (www vs apex are distinct). It even warns about the failure condition for canonical domain mismatch, which is not in the schema. This materially improves agent correct invocation.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description opens with a precise verb and object: 'Verify that a vacation-rental host domain is a valid Vacation Rental Protocol (VRP) node before trusting it.' It explicitly differentiates from siblings by stating that domains from hemmabo_search_properties do not need this verification and can go straight to get_verified_stay_offer, which clearly distinguishes its role.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
It gives explicit when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance: use when a host domain arrives from outside search (user-typed or third-party), and do NOT use it for availability, pricing, booking, or payment. It also names the alternative (hemmabo_search_properties) and instructs the exact follow-up call (get_verified_stay_offer) on success, leaving no ambiguity about its place in the workflow.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
TDQS
Most tools are well-differentiated, especially the booking lifecycle tools (create, checkout, status, cancel, reschedule) which have clear boundaries. Some overlap exists between hemmabo_booking_create and hemmabo_booking_checkout, as both can create a booking, but the description clarifies when to use each. The search availability and quote tools are distinct, though hemmabo_search_properties and get_verified_stay_offer both deal with property discovery but serve different purposes.
The naming is a mix of styles: the majority follow a verb_noun pattern with 'hemmabo_' prefix (e.g., hemmabo_search_properties, hemmabo_booking_cancel), but two tools break the pattern by not using the prefix (verify_vacation_rental_node and get_verified_stay_offer). This inconsistency could cause confusion for agents trying to predict tool names, though the core set is quite consistent.
13 tools is well-scoped for the vacation rental domain. The server covers the full guest journey (search, availability, quote, booking, status, cancel, reschedule) and includes host-specific tools (readiness check, onboarding) and protocol verification. Each tool serves a distinct purpose and appears necessary, with no obvious redundancy or bloat.
The tool set is remarkably complete for both guest and host workflows. It covers search, availability checking, pricing, booking creation (both fallback and VRP), status, cancellation, rescheduling, and host onboarding. The inclusion of VRP verification and verified stay offer retrieval addresses important trust and integration needs. No significant gaps are apparent, and the descriptions reference proper sequencing and fallbacks.
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