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Read-onlyIdempotent

Export an Outline document as plain Markdown text for external use or sharing. Provide the document ID to receive clean, unformatted content.

Instructions

Exports a document as plain markdown text.

Use this tool when you need to:

  • Get clean markdown content without formatting

  • Extract document content for external use

  • Process document content in another application

  • Share document content outside Outline

Args: document_id: The document ID to export

Returns: Document content in markdown format without additional formatting

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
document_idYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already provide readOnlyHint and idempotentHint. Description adds that the output is 'markdown format without additional formatting', which is useful beyond annotations. No contradiction.

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?

Concise with clear sections (purpose, usage bullets, Args, Returns). Front-loads the main verb and resource. No wasted words.

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 low complexity (1 param, no nested objects, output schema present), the description fully covers what the tool does and returns. The Returns section explains output format.

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 the description's Args section clearly explains 'The document ID to export', adding meaning beyond the schema's title and type.

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 uses specific verb 'Exports' and resource 'document as plain markdown text', clearly distinguishing it from siblings like read_document (which likely returns formatted content) and other export tools (export_collection, export_all_collections).

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

Explicitly lists when to use the tool (e.g., 'Get clean markdown content without formatting'). While it doesn't mention when not to use it or alternatives, the use cases are clear and help the agent decide.

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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