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waha_get_profile_picture

Retrieve profile picture URLs for WhatsApp contacts or groups to display visual identifiers in automated messaging workflows.

Instructions

Get the profile picture URL of a contact or group

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
contactIdYesContact or group ID
sessionNoSession namedefault
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. While 'Get' implies a read operation, the description doesn't specify whether this requires specific permissions, whether it works for all contacts/groups, what happens with invalid IDs, or what the response format looks like. For a tool with zero annotation coverage, this leaves significant behavioral questions unanswered.

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?

The description is a single, efficient sentence that immediately communicates the core functionality. There's zero wasted language or unnecessary elaboration. It's appropriately sized for a simple retrieval tool and front-loads the essential information.

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

Completeness3/5

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

For a simple read operation with 100% schema coverage, the description is minimally adequate. However, without annotations or an output schema, it should ideally provide more behavioral context (like response format, error conditions, or authentication requirements). The description covers the basic 'what' but leaves the 'how' and 'what-ifs' to inference.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, with both parameters clearly documented in the schema. The description doesn't add any parameter-specific information beyond what's already in the schema descriptions. The baseline score of 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting, though the description could have provided context about valid contact/group ID formats or session requirements.

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 action ('Get') and resource ('profile picture URL of a contact or group'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes this tool from siblings like 'waha_get_contact' or 'waha_get_group' by focusing specifically on profile pictures. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from potential similar tools like 'waha_update_group_picture' beyond the verb difference.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites (like needing an authenticated session), doesn't specify when this is appropriate versus other contact/group information tools, and doesn't indicate any limitations or constraints. The agent must infer usage from the tool name and parameters alone.

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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