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Retrieve contacts from the signed-in user's default contacts folder with options to filter, search, paginate, and select specific fields.

Instructions

Get a contact collection from the default contacts folder of the signed-in user. There are two scenarios where an app can get contacts in another user's contact folder:

💡 TIP: $filter only supports startswith() — contains() and eq on emailAddresses do not work. Use $search as alternative for broader matching.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
topNoPage size (Graph $top). Start small (e.g. 5–15) so responses fit the model context; raise only if needed. Use $select to return fewer fields per item. For more rows, use @odata.nextLink from the response instead of a very large $top.
skipNoItems to skip for pagination. Not supported with $search.
searchNoKQL search query — wrap value in double quotes. Cannot combine with $filter.
filterNoOData filter expression. Add $count=true for advanced filters (flag/flagStatus, contains()). Cannot combine with $search.
countNoSet true to enable advanced query mode (ConsistencyLevel: eventual). Required for complex $filter on flag/flagStatus or contains().
orderbyNoSort expression, e.g. receivedDateTime desc
selectNoComma-separated fields to return, e.g. id,subject,from,receivedDateTime
expandNoExpand related entities
fetchAllPagesNoFollow @odata.nextLink and merge up to 100 pages into one response. Can return enormous payloads—only when the user explicitly needs a full export. Prefer a small $top first, then paginate or narrow with $filter/$search.
includeHeadersNoInclude response headers (including ETag) in the response metadata
excludeResponseNoExclude the full response body and only return success or failure indication
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds a tip about filter capabilities but does not disclose other behavioral traits such as pagination behavior, response size, or response structure. It does not contradict annotations.

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 short and front-loaded with the core purpose. The tip is separate and clear. However, the incomplete sentence about 'two scenarios' slightly undermines conciseness and clarity.

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

Completeness4/5

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

The combination of description and schema covers key aspects: purpose, filter limitations, and parameter details. Pagination and other behaviors are handled in the schema. The description could be more complete regarding the two scenarios, but overall it suffices.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% with detailed parameter descriptions (e.g., top, filter, search). The description adds a useful tip about filter vs. search that enhances understanding, but most parameter semantics are already well-covered in the schema.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the tool retrieves contacts from the default contacts folder. It differentiates from create/delete/single-get tools but does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling tool list-contact-folder-contacts, which lists from a specific folder.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The tip about filter limitations provides some usage guidance (use $search when filter doesn't work), but there is no explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs. other contact listing tools like list-contact-folder-contacts or get-outlook-contact. The incomplete sentence about 'two scenarios' adds ambiguity.

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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