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telegram-api-mcp

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unhide_general_forum_topic

Idempotent

Restore visibility of the General topic in a Telegram forum chat by providing the chat ID or @username.

Instructions

Unhide the 'General' topic.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
chat_idYesChat ID or @username
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations indicate a non-read-only, non-destructive, idempotent operation, but the description adds no behavioral context such as permission requirements, visibility effects, or side effects. It merely restates the action implied by the tool name.

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?

One-sentence description is extremely concise and front-loaded, with no wasted words. It states the essential action without redundancy.

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?

For a simple tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is adequate. It clearly states what it does; could mention prerequisites like forum-enabled chats, but that is implied by the tool name and 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?

Single parameter chat_id is fully described in the schema as 'Chat ID or @username', providing 100% coverage. The description adds no additional parameter details, so baseline 3 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?

Description uses specific verb 'Unhide' and resource 'the General topic', clearly distinguishing it from siblings like hide_general_forum_topic and close_general_forum_topic. The action is unmistakable.

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 vs alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites such as forums being enabled, or when to prefer unhide over reopen, leaving the agent to infer usage context.

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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