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get_v2_user_stories

Retrieve Instagram user stories for a given user ID, with optional force mode to bypass privacy checks and safe integer conversion.

Instructions

[GET /v2/user/stories] User Stories

⚠️ Billing: 2 requests per call.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
user_idYes
forceNoSkip account privacy check
safe_intNoConvert all big integers to strings
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behaviors. It only mentions billing (2 requests per call) but does not state that it reads data, whether authentication is needed, or what the response contains.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The description is very short and efficient, but it lacks critical information. It is not overly verbose, but the conciseness comes at the expense of completeness.

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

Completeness2/5

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

There is no output schema, and the description does not explain return values. Given the presence of many sibling tools, the description should provide more context to differentiate and guide usage.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema coverage is 67% (2 of 3 params have descriptions). The tool description adds no additional meaning to parameters; user_id is not explained despite lacking a schema description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose3/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description states 'User Stories' and the endpoint but does not explicitly say it retrieves stories for a user. It provides a basic purpose but is vague.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings like get_v1_user_stories or get_v2_user_stories_by_username. The description does not mention prerequisites or alternatives.

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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