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waha_get_group_picture

Retrieve WhatsApp group profile picture URLs by providing the group ID, with an option to refresh the image from the server.

Instructions

Get group profile picture URL.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
groupIdYesGroup ID (format: number@g.us)
refreshNoRefresh from server (default: false)
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden but offers minimal behavioral insight. It states it retrieves a URL but doesn't disclose what happens if the group has no picture (returns null/error?), authentication requirements, rate limits, or whether it's a read-only operation (implied by 'Get' but not explicit). The description adds little beyond the basic action.

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, front-loaded sentence with zero wasted words. It directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary elaboration, making it highly efficient and easy to parse.

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 no output schema and no annotations, the description is minimally adequate. It covers the basic purpose but lacks details on return format (e.g., URL structure, error cases) and behavioral context. Given the low complexity, it's passable but leaves gaps an agent would need to infer.

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 fully documented in the schema. The description doesn't add any meaning beyond what's in the schema (e.g., doesn't explain format of the URL returned or when to use refresh). Baseline 3 is appropriate since the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 ('group profile picture URL'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It distinguishes itself from siblings like waha_get_chat_picture (for individual chats) and waha_set_group_picture (for setting pictures), though it doesn't explicitly mention these distinctions in the description text itself.

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 (e.g., needing group ID), when to use refresh parameter, or how it differs from similar tools like waha_get_group_info (which might include picture info). Usage is implied but not articulated.

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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