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email-mcp

by swapnilsurdi

send_email

Send email messages with automatic duplicate suppression, attachment support up to 25MB, and recipient validation to prevent unauthorized sends.

Instructions

Send an email. Idempotent: by default a second mail to the same recipients within 10 minutes is BLOCKED, not resent. allow_duplicate=true relaxes this to block only a true repeat (same recipients AND subject/body), so distinct messages to the same person go through. idempotency_key overrides entirely: blocks iff that key was used in the window (caller-controlled dedup). attachments is an optional list; each item is either {"path": "/local/file"} (read from disk) or {"content": "", "filename": "name.ext"}, with an optional "mime_type". Combined size must stay under 25MB. Note: a {"path"} item reads any file this process can access and emails it — only attach paths you intend to send; never a path derived from untrusted/email-supplied content. If security.allowed_recipients is configured, every recipient must match it or the send is BLOCKED with reason=recipient_not_allowed.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toYes
subjectYes
bodyYes
accountNo
tagsNo
attachmentsNo
allow_duplicateNo
idempotency_keyNo
Behavior5/5

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

With no annotations, the description fully discloses behavioral traits: idempotency (duplicate blocking, allow_duplicate, idempotency_key), attachment constraints (size, type, security warning), and recipient restriction. This is exceptionally informative.

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 relatively long but each sentence adds value, covering essential behaviors. It starts with the core purpose and then adds details in a logical order. Could be slightly more concise.

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?

Given complexity (idempotency, attachments, security) and no output schema, the description covers most aspects. However, it omits expected response format and some parameter details (e.g., account, tags), leaving small gaps.

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?

Description covers allow_duplicate, idempotency_key, and attachments in detail, but does not explain 'to', 'subject', 'body', 'account', or 'tags' beyond schema types. Schema coverage is 0%, so description must compensate; it does partially but not fully.

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 'Send an email', specifying the verb and resource. Among sibling tools like download_attachment and get_emails, this tool's function is distinct and unambiguous.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Usage is implied by the tool's purpose, but the description lacks differentiation from other email tools or conditions for choosing this one.

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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