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x_api_create_direct_messages_by_conversation_id

Create a direct message in an existing X conversation using its ID. Sends a new DM to the specified conversation thread.

Instructions

Create DM message by conversation ID. Use when: Create DM message by conversation ID. Do not use when: a more specific auth/configuration tool is required before the API call or you are only exploring; prefer x_schema_discovery or x_query_suggestion first. Risk: mutating, high-risk. Required permissions and prerequisites: OAuth 2 user token with scopes dm.write, tweet.read, users.read; OAuth 1a user token Environment-selection behavior: scopeTenantId plus exactly one of scopeUserId or scopeAccountId choose the Vault/Postgres tenant principal used for auth resolution. credentialKey selects a non-default stored credential profile when present. Parameter formats and constraints: dm_conversation_id (path, string, required); body is used for the documented request payload. Expected response shape: { ok, status, data: { method, path, url, status, contentType, authType, data } } Common failure conditions: missing scoped credentials in Vault, missing required API parameters, X API auth failures, rate limits, or unsupported multipart/body shape. Recommended prerequisite and follow-up tools: x_connection_info, x_schema_discovery, x_auth_upsert_principal_credentials, x_api_request. Safety warnings: This mutates X state. Validate scope, payload, and authorizationKey before use. Example: {"name":"x_api_create_direct_messages_by_conversation_id","arguments":{"scopeTenantId":"default","scopeUserId":"default","dm_conversation_id":"","body":{}}}

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyNo
scopeUserIdNo
credentialKeyNo
scopeTenantIdNo
scopeAccountIdNo
authorizationKeyNo
preferredAuthTypeNo
dm_conversation_idYes
Behavior5/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It clearly states the mutating/high-risk nature, required OAuth scopes, environment-selection behavior, expected response shape, common failure conditions, and safety warnings. This is comprehensive and goes beyond minimal disclosure.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is well-structured with labeled sections (Use when, Risk, Required permissions, etc.), and nearly every sentence provides value. However, the 'Use when' section redundantly repeats the purpose, and the overall length is somewhat verbose, though acceptable given the tool's complexity.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the complexity (8 params, no output schema, no annotations), the description is remarkably complete. It includes purpose, usage exclusions, permissions, environment-selection behavior, parameter constraints, expected response shape, failure conditions, recommended tools, safety warnings, and an example. This fully equips an agent to use the tool correctly.

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

Parameters4/5

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

With 0% schema description coverage, the description compensates by explaining key parameters: dm_conversation_id (path/string/required), body usage, and the scopeTenantId/scopeUserId/scopeAccountId/credentialKey semantics for auth resolution. It does not explicitly describe preferredAuthType, but the enum in the schema partially covers that.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states 'Create DM message by conversation ID', providing a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like x_api_create_direct_messages_conversation and x_api_create_direct_messages_by_participant_id by specifying 'by conversation ID'.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description provides explicit 'Do not use when' guidance (e.g., if auth/config tools needed or exploring, prefer x_schema_discovery or x_query_suggestion) and lists recommended prerequisite/follow-up tools. However, the 'Use when' section merely repeats the purpose and does not compare with the sibling tool for creating by participant ID.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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