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Get Meeting Formats

bmlt_get_formats
Read-onlyIdempotent

Retrieve all meeting format codes and descriptions from a BMLT root server. Use to discover available formats before filtering a meeting search or to explain format meanings.

Instructions

Retrieve all meeting format codes and their descriptions from a BMLT root server.

Formats describe the type of meeting — e.g. "O" = Open, "C" = Closed, "VM" = Virtual Meeting, "BT" = Book Study, "D" = Discussion, "SP" = Speaker, "WC" = Wheelchair Accessible.

Use this to:

  • Discover what format codes are available before filtering a meeting search

  • Explain what a format code means to a user

  • List all available meeting types on the server

Args:

  • root_server_url (string, optional): BMLT root server URL. Defaults to "https://bmlt.wszf.org/main_server"

  • response_format (string, optional): "markdown" (default) or "json"

Returns: List of format codes, names, and descriptions.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
root_server_urlNoBMLT root server URL (default: "https://bmlt.wszf.org/main_server")
response_formatNoOutput format: 'markdown' or 'json'markdown
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already indicate read-only and idempotent behavior; the description adds context on default URL and response format options (markdown or json), slightly exceeding what annotations provide.

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 brief and well-organized with a clear statement, bullet points for use cases, and an Args list. Every sentence adds value without redundancy.

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 tool is simple, and annotations cover safety. The description explains the return value as a list of codes, names, and descriptions, which is sufficient for understanding the output. No output schema exists, but the description fills the gap adequately.

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 coverage is 100% with descriptions for both parameters. The description repeats parameter details but adds the default URL value and format options, providing minimal additional meaning beyond the schema.

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 retrieves all meeting format codes and descriptions, with specific examples like 'O' for Open. It distinguishes from sibling tools by focusing on formats rather than meetings, servers, or service bodies.

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?

Explicit usage scenarios are provided: discovering format codes before filtering, explaining codes to users, and listing all meeting types. No exclusions or comparisons to alternatives are given, but context is clear.

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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