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Perform one-shot discovery: get a room-grouped quick-reference of every item with name, type, and live state. Call once to bootstrap your OpenHAB understanding.

Instructions

One-shot bootstrap: returns a compact guidance context with a room-grouped quick-reference of every item (name, type, live state). Call ONCE on first contact. Do NOT also call generate_home_blueprint or get_system_summary — this covers all discovery needs.

Input Schema

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NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior4/5

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

No annotations are provided, but the description implies a read-only bootstrap operation. It discloses the output content and scope, though it does not explicitly state that it has no side effects. The lack of destructive hint in context signals is consistent.

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?

Two sentences, no fluff. Front-loaded with purpose and includes essential usage constraints. Every sentence adds value.

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 no parameters and no output schema, the description covers the tool's purpose, output summary, and usage constraints. It also addresses sibling tools, making it complete for an agent to use 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?

The tool has zero parameters and schema description coverage is 100%. The description adds no param info because none exist, meeting the baseline expectation for a parameterless tool.

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 the tool's purpose: a one-shot bootstrap that returns a compact guidance context with a room-grouped quick-reference of items. It specifies the output includes name, type, and live state, and distinguishes it from sibling tools by name.

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 directs to call ONCE on first contact and advises against calling generate_home_blueprint or get_system_summary, providing 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.

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