mail_get_message
Retrieve the full content of a macOS Mail message by its message ID.
Instructions
Fetch full message content by Mail message id.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| message_id | Yes |
Retrieve the full content of a macOS Mail message by its message ID.
Fetch full message content by Mail message id.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| message_id | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided; description only states basic purpose without disclosing effects (e.g., marks as read), permissions, rate limits, or failure modes.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Single sentence, no redundancy, but lacks details that would justify length; still concise but under-specified.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
No output schema; description omits what 'full message content' includes (headers, body, attachments), and fails to contextualize within sibling tools.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
0% schema description coverage; description adds no meaning to 'message_id' beyond type integer, failing to explain source or format.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description uses specific verb 'Fetch' and resource 'full message content by Mail message id', clearly distinguishing from listing/searching messages which return summaries.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs siblings, no prerequisites mentioned (e.g., need message ID from list/search), and no 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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