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Mailchimp MCP

send_campaign

Destructive

Send a campaign immediately to all targeted recipients. Emails begin delivering within minutes. Requires a campaign in draft status with content set.

Instructions

Send a campaign immediately to all targeted recipients. Emails begin delivering within minutes.

Use for immediate delivery. The campaign must have content set via set_campaign_content and be in 'save' (draft) status. Use schedule_campaign instead to send at a future time. Use send_test_email first to preview the email before sending to real recipients. Once sent, emails cannot be recalled.

Args: campaign_id: The campaign ID to send (e.g. 'abc123def4'). Must be in 'save' status with content set. Obtain from create_campaign or list_campaigns(status='save').

Returns: JSON with fields: status ("sent"), campaign_id. Returns error if the campaign has no content, is already sent, or is in schedule status (use unschedule_campaign first).

Example: send_campaign(campaign_id="abc123") -> {"status": "sent", "campaign_id": "abc123"}

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
accountNo
campaign_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations indicate destructiveHint=true, but description adds that 'emails cannot be recalled' and explains return JSON with possible errors, providing context beyond annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Well-structured with clear sections for usage, args, returns, and example. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.

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?

Covers purpose, prerequisites, usage guidelines, parameter explanation, return format, and error conditions. With an output schema present, return value explanation is sufficient.

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 0%, but description explains campaign_id meaning, how to obtain it, and gives an example. The optional account parameter is not mentioned, which is a minor gap.

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 'Send a campaign immediately to all targeted recipients', specifying the verb 'send' and resource 'campaign'. It distinguishes itself from sibling tools like schedule_campaign and send_test_email.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly states when to use (immediate delivery, campaign must be in 'save' status with content set) and when to use alternatives (schedule_campaign for future, send_test_email for preview). Also mentions unschedule_campaign for campaigns in schedule status.

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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