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slack_files_info

Retrieve information about files in Slack. Provide arguments as a JSON string to get file details via the Slack connector.

Instructions

Slack connector operation files_info (platform tool slack.files_info).

Routes through /api/tools/invoke under your JWT, tenant, and company scope.

Args: arguments: JSON string of arguments for the connector operation.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
argumentsNo{}

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavior, but it only mentions routing and arguments. It does not state that the tool retrieves file info, whether it is read-only, or any side effects. The behavior is opaque.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is brief but lacks essential content. It is not concise in a helpful way—it omits critical information about what the tool does and how to use it.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the lack of parameter descriptions and purpose clarity, the description is insufficient for an agent to use the tool correctly. The output schema exists but does not compensate for missing details.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema coverage is 0%, and the description only says 'JSON string of arguments for the connector operation.' It adds no meaningful detail about expected keys or values, leaving the agent unable to construct valid arguments.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description only states the tool name and routing details, but does not explicitly state what 'files_info' does (e.g., retrieve file information). The name implies the purpose, but the description lacks a clear verb+resource statement, making it hard for an AI to understand the action.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like slack_files_delete or slack_list_files. The description provides no context about appropriate scenarios or exclusions.

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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