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congress_house_communication_details

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Retrieve detailed information about U.S. House communications, including abstract, committees, submitting agency, and legal authority. Specify congress, communication type, and number.

Instructions

Get detailed information about a specific House communication including abstract, committees, submitting agency, and legal authority.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
congressYesCongress number
communication_typeYesCommunication type: 'ec' (Executive Communication), 'ml' (Memorial), 'pm' (Presidential Message), 'pt' (Petition)
communication_numberYesCommunication number
Behavior3/5

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

The readOnlyHint annotation already declares it as a read operation. The description adds value by listing return fields but does not disclose other behavioral traits like authentication needs or error handling.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, clear sentence. While concise, it could be slightly more structured with mention of parameter usage.

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?

Without an output schema, the description lists some return fields but lacks details on response format, pagination, or error scenarios. Adequate for a detail endpoint given sibling context.

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%, so parameters are already well-documented. The description does not add extra meaning beyond listing return fields, so baseline score applies.

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: 'Get detailed information about a specific House communication' followed by specific fields. It distinguishes from sibling tools like congress_house_communications (list) and congress_senate_communication_details.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The description implies usage for retrieving details given specific identifiers but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over similar ones or mention any prerequisites or exclusions.

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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