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outlook-ews-mcp

Python MCP Exchange Status License

outlook-ews-mcp 是一个面向本地 Microsoft Exchange 的 MCP 服务器,通过 EWS(exchangelib)实现。它为兼容 MCP 的客户端(Claude Desktop、Claude Code 以及任何其他 MCP 客户端)提供对电子邮件、日历、联系人、文件夹、附件和可用性数据的访问,通过一个可测试的 Python 服务即可完成——无需直接编写邮箱脚本。

从 outlook-mcp 更名而来。 该名称在 PyPI 上已被一个无关项目占用,因此发行版和 CLI 名称现在为 outlook-ews-mcp。Python 导入路径保持不变。在首次标记的 PyPI 发布之前,请按如下所示从本仓库安装。

目录

Related MCP server: owa-mail-mcp

亮点

  • 电子邮件 — 列出、搜索(子字符串或高级查询语法)、读取、发送、回复、转发、移动、复制、删除、标记、分类、批量操作、原始 MIME 导出、附件添加/删除

  • 系统 — 收件箱规则、外出(自动回复)、只读委托列表

  • 日历 — 列出、创建、更新、删除、响应邀请、查找空闲时段、查看共享/委托邮箱的日历、会议室查找器、批量操作

  • 联系人 — 搜索、读取、创建、更新、删除

  • 文件夹与附件 — 文件夹 CRUD 和附件下载

  • 认证 — 针对本地 Exchange 的 NTLM 和 Basic

  • 传输 — stdio 和 SSE

  • 架构 — 通过统一的 ExchangeClient 抽象进行集中错误映射(参见项目说明)

  • 安全性 — 默认采用更注重隐私的冒烟检查(参见冒烟检查)

  • 运维 — 包含 Docker 镜像以及 GitHub 和 GitLab CI/CD 流水线

工具目录

以下每个工具都在 tool_specs.py 中注册,该文件是其名称、描述和模式的唯一来源。只读 标记表示这些工具永远不会修改邮箱——它们获得更高的并发度(参见请求队列),并且可以安全地推测性调用。

系统

工具

描述

只读

ping_exchange

检查与 Exchange 的连接

✅

get_mailbox_info

获取邮箱元数据

✅

list_delegates

列出邮箱委托及其文件夹权限级别——只读,因为 exchangelib 不支持委托写入

✅

list_inbox_rules

列出服务器端收件箱规则

✅

create_inbox_rule

创建服务器端收件箱规则,例如“来自此发件人 → 移动到文件夹”

update_inbox_rule

启用/禁用规则或更改其优先级(此处其他字段不可更新)

delete_inbox_rule

按 ID 删除服务器端收件箱规则

get_out_of_office

获取外出(自动回复)设置

✅

set_out_of_office

关闭、开启自动回复,或安排开始/结束时间窗口

⚠️ create_inbox_rule / update_inbox_rule / delete_inbox_rule 通过 EWS 管理规则,这会移除桌面 Outlook 保留的客户端规则块——这可能会清除用户在 Outlook 中创建的规则。这是 EWS 的文档化行为,并非本项目的缺陷。

电子邮件

工具

描述

只读

list_emails

列出文件夹中的电子邮件

✅

get_email

按 ID 获取完整电子邮件

✅

get_email_mime

导出消息的原始 RFC 822 MIME 内容,base64 编码

✅

get_thread

按顺序获取对话中的每条消息,包括正文

✅

search_emails

按子字符串(主题/正文/发件人)或服务器端高级查询语法搜索

✅

send_email

发送新电子邮件

reply_email

回复电子邮件

forward_email

转发电子邮件

move_email

将电子邮件移动到另一个文件夹

copy_email

将电子邮件复制到另一个文件夹

move_emails

批量移动,带逐项结果——一个坏 ID 不会导致其余失败

copy_emails

批量复制,带逐项结果

delete_emails

批量删除,带逐项结果(除非 hard_delete,否则为软删除)

delete_email

删除电子邮件

mark_email

更新已读状态、重要性或后续标志

categorize_email

设置、添加或删除 Outlook 类别(彩色标签)

mark_emails

mark_email 的批量版本,带逐项结果

categorize_emails

categorize_email 的批量版本,带逐项结果

list_categories

列出使用中的类别及计数,从最近的消息中采样(不是邮箱主类别列表)

✅

list_folders

列出邮箱文件夹

✅

create_folder

创建邮箱文件夹

rename_folder

重命名文件夹——拒绝内置文件夹(收件箱、已发送邮件、日历等)

delete_folder

删除文件夹及其所有内容——拒绝内置文件夹

create_draft

创建电子邮件草稿

update_draft

更新草稿;省略的字段保持不变,attachments(如果提供)替换整个集合

send_draft

发送现有草稿

add_attachment

将本地文件附加到消息,通常是草稿——文件必须位于 EXCHANGE_ATTACHMENT_ROOT 下

delete_attachment

按 ID 从消息中移除一个附件

get_attachment

将附件保存到磁盘

✅

日历

工具

描述

只读

list_events

列出时间范围内的日历事件;传入 mailbox 可查看同事的默认日历(需要委托/模拟访问权限,不能与 calendar_id 同时使用)

✅

get_event

按 id 获取日历事件;传入 mailbox 可查看同事的日历

✅

create_event

创建日历事件

update_event

更新日历事件

delete_event

删除日历事件

respond_to_invite

接受、拒绝或暂定回复邀请

find_free_slots

查找空闲的会议时间段

✅

delete_events

批量删除事件,并返回逐项结果

respond_to_invites

批量回复邀请,并返回逐项结果

get_my_availability

获取空闲/忙碌时间段;传入 mailbox 可查看同事的日历

✅

list_calendars

列出日历

✅

list_room_lists

列出 Room Finder 会议室列表(会议室分组)

✅

list_rooms

列出 Room Finder 会议室列表中的会议室

✅

联系人

工具

描述

只读

search_contacts

搜索联系人

✅

get_contact

按 id 获取联系人

✅

create_contact

创建个人联系人

update_contact

更新个人联系人

delete_contact

删除个人联系人

典型使用场景

  • 将 Claude Desktop 或其他 MCP 客户端连接到本地 Exchange

  • 搜索收件箱邮件并获取完整邮件内容

  • 从 AI 工作流中发送或起草邮件

  • 查看日历并创建会议

  • 检查空闲/忙碌时间段以安排日程

  • 搜索个人联系人或全局地址列表

  • 通过受控的 MCP 边界公开 Exchange 操作,而不是直接编写邮箱脚本

安全说明

当前代码的做法:

受限连接

仅连接到 EXCHANGE_SERVER 中配置的 Exchange/EWS 端点

无遥测

不包含任何遥测、分析或第三方数据导出逻辑

密钥保存在本地

将密钥保存在环境变量 / .env 中,并被 .gitignore 忽略(.env、.env.*,同时保留 .env.example)

干净的错误负载

结构化的 MCP 错误响应绝不包含原始 Exchange 异常文本、邮件正文、附件内容或密码;成功的工具只返回被请求的邮箱数据

干净的日志

LOG_LEVEL 仅控制应用自身的 outlook_mcp.* 日志记录器;exchangelib 的 SOAP XML 日志记录器——否则即使在传输错误时也会在 ERROR 级别转储完整的请求/响应 XML——始终被强制静音

干净的 Docker 构建

.dockerignore 将 .env、测试、缓存和 VCS 元数据排除在构建上下文之外

你仍然需要注意的事项:

  • EXCHANGE_VERIFY_SSL=false 会禁用 TLS 证书验证——仅适用于受信任的内部/自签名环境。

  • EXCHANGE_AUTH_TYPE=Basic 会以明文发送凭据,因此服务器拒绝针对 http:// 的 EXCHANGE_SERVER 启动;只有在你控制的本地/测试服务器上,才可以用 EXCHANGE_ALLOW_INSECURE_BASIC_AUTH=true 覆盖此设置。

  • get_attachment 会将文件写入磁盘,而 send_email/reply_email/forward_email/ create_draft 会读取本地文件(通过 attachments)并将其内容附加到 外发邮件中。结合不受信任的邮件内容,这可能是通过提示注入窃取进程可读取的任何文件的可行途径。本地文件访问 默认被拒绝,只有在将 EXCHANGE_ATTACHMENT_ROOT 设置为绝对目录后才可用, 该目录随后将 attachments 路径和 get_attachment 的 save_path 都限制在该目录树内(未设置的 save_path 仍会回退到系统临时目录)。

  • outlook-ews-mcp-smoke 默认是隐私安全的,只打印脱敏的邮箱信息 和计数;只有在你明确希望将真实的收件箱/事件数据输出到 stdout 时,才设置 OUTLOOK_MCP_SMOKE_INCLUDE_DATA=true。

  • 如果使用 LOG_FILE 启用文件日志记录,请使用操作系统权限保护该文件。

  • 如果从 CI 发布 Docker 镜像,请保护 GitLab/GitHub 项目访问权限和 注册表权限。

快速开始

uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate
uv pip install -e .[dev]
cp .env.example .env
outlook-ews-mcp

默认情况下,服务器以 stdio 模式运行。设置 MCP_TRANSPORT=sse 可启动 HTTP 服务器。

配置

开始使用所需的最小 .env——以下所有内容都有可用的默认值:

EXCHANGE_SERVER=https://mail.company.com/EWS/Exchange.asmx
EXCHANGE_USERNAME=DOMAIN\username
EXCHANGE_PASSWORD=secret
EXCHANGE_EMAIL_ADDRESS=user@company.com
EXCHANGE_AUTH_TYPE=NTLM

每个变量的完整注释副本位于 .env.example 中。

变量

默认值

描述

EXCHANGE_SERVER

(必填)

EWS 端点 URL,例如 https://mail.company.com/EWS/Exchange.asmx

EXCHANGE_USERNAME

(必填)

DOMAIN\username 或 UPN。必须恰好一个反斜杠——dotenv 不处理转义序列

EXCHANGE_PASSWORD

(必填)

账户密码

EXCHANGE_EMAIL_ADDRESS

未设置

SMTP 地址;当 EXCHANGE_USERNAME 不是 SMTP 地址时设置

EXCHANGE_AUTH_TYPE

NTLM

NTLM 或 Basic

EXCHANGE_ALLOW_INSECURE_BASIC_AUTH

false

允许通过 http:// 使用 Basic 认证——仅限本地/测试服务器

EXCHANGE_VERIFY_SSL

true

验证服务器的 TLS 证书;仅对受信任的内部/自签名设置使用 false

EXCHANGE_VERSION

未设置(自动检测)

Exchange 服务器版本,例如 EXCHANGE_2016

EXCHANGE_TIMEZONE_FALLBACK

Europe/Moscow

仅当 Exchange 报告无法解析的 GUID 时区 ID 时使用;正常操作使用邮箱自身的默认时区

EXCHANGE_TIMEOUT

30

每个请求的超时时间(秒)(1–300)

EXCHANGE_MAX_RETRY_WAIT_SECONDS

90

当 Exchange 报告自身繁忙时,只读调用的墙钟重试预算,不是重试次数;0 禁用重试。写入操作从不自动重试

EXCHANGE_IMPERSONATE_AS

未设置

要模拟的邮箱(需要 Exchange 模拟权限)

EXCHANGE_ATTACHMENT_MAX_SIZE_MB

10

每个附件的最大大小,在上传和 get_attachment 下载时都强制执行(1–100)

EXCHANGE_ATTACHMENT_MAX_COUNT

10

单次发送/回复/转发/创建草稿调用中的最大附件数(1–100)

EXCHANGE_ATTACHMENT_MAX_TOTAL_SIZE_MB

25

单次调用中附件总大小的上限(1–500)

EXCHANGE_ATTACHMENT_ROOT

未设置(禁用)

限制附件路径的目录。未设置时拒绝所有对 attachments/save_path 的本地文件访问;设置为绝对目录以允许其中的路径

EXCHANGE_EMAIL_BODY_MAX_CHARS

200000

get_email 的 body_text/body_html 上限(1,000–5,000,000);较长的正文会被截断并标记 truncated: true

EXCHANGE_EMAIL_MIME_MAX_SIZE_MB

25

原始 MIME 导出在 base64 扩展之前的大小上限(1–100)

EXCHANGE_SIGNATURE_TEXT

未设置

附加到外发文本正文和回复/转发。没有 EWS 签名 API,因此这是配置,而不是邮箱的 Outlook 签名

EXCHANGE_SIGNATURE_HTML

未设置

附加到外发 HTML 正文。与上述相同;两者之间不进行交叉转换。每次调用可通过 include_signature: false 跳过任一签名

MCP_TRANSPORT

stdio

stdio 或 sse

MCP_SSE_HOST

127.0.0.1

当 MCP_TRANSPORT=sse 时的绑定主机

MCP_SSE_PORT

8080

当 MCP_TRANSPORT=sse 时的绑定端口

MCP_MAX_CONCURRENCY

4

并发只读工具调用数(1–8);修改调用始终独占运行。参见 请求队列

MCP_MAX_QUEUE_SIZE

20

一次允许的最大调用数,包括运行中和等待中(1–1000);超过后,调用会立即收到 server_busy 错误

LOG_LEVEL

INFO

DEBUG、INFO、WARNING 或 ERROR

LOG_FILE

未设置(stderr)

日志文件路径;如果设置,请使用操作系统权限保护它

不绑定单个变量的行为说明:

  • list_events 和 find_free_slots 接受有界 limit(默认 200,最大 1000);事件范围上限为 366 天,空闲时段范围上限为 31 天,因此宽泛查询 不会产生无界的 EWS 或 MCP 响应。

  • 列表保持精简:邮件摘要包含发件人但不包含收件人列表 (get_email 中有),list_events 返回的事件不包含正文(get_event 中有), 并且 get_email 仅在 include_headers: true 时返回 RFC-822 头。

  • 当 EWS 未提供已发送副本的持久 ID 时,发送操作返回 id: null (特别是回复、转发和已发送草稿)。

  • 附件元数据包含 downloadable;嵌入的 Exchange 项目附件具有 downloadable: false,无法通过 get_attachment 保存。

请求队列

客户端会并行发出多个工具调用。Exchange 工作是阻塞性的,因此服务器 在工作线程中运行它,并通过一个共享的 FIFO 队列接纳调用。

  • MCP_MAX_CONCURRENCY(默认 4)设置同时运行的只读调用数量,因此 代理请求邮件、文件夹列表和日历时,支付的是最慢的往返时间,而不是总和。 修改调用始终独占运行——一次一个,绝不与读取重叠——因此共享账户状态上的读写竞争不会发生。 超出限制的调用者按到达顺序等待;等待中的修改会阻止后面的读取超越它。

  • MCP_MAX_QUEUE_SIZE(默认 20)限制一次可以接纳的调用数量, 无论是运行中还是等待中。一旦达到该数量,进一步的调用会立即收到 server_busy 错误,而不是加入无界队列。

  • 传输在任务进行中保持响应。 工具被等待而不是在事件循环线程上运行, 因此完成的响应会立即发出,并且在长时间调用仍在运行时,ping 会得到应答。

  • 故意没有每次调用的超时。 阻塞在套接字读取上的线程无法从外部终止; 运行时只能停止等待它,这会放弃线程及其持有的 EWS 会话。exchangelib 的会话池 有硬性上限,并在循环中分配会话而没有放弃路径,因此泄漏的会话最终会使其耗尽, 之后每次调用都会永远阻塞。慢调用会被等待,受 EXCHANGE_TIMEOUT 加上 EXCHANGE_MAX_RETRY_WAIT_SECONDS 的限制:账户的重试策略是快速失败,因此每个 EWS 调用在第一次瞬时错误时就会抛出,而不是 exchangelib 在内部永远重试, 并且 ExchangeClient 只重试只读调用,受该墙钟预算限制。写入从不自动重试。 超出预期预算的溢出会被记录。

Claude Desktop 示例

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outlook": {
      "command": "outlook-ews-mcp",
      "env": {
        "EXCHANGE_SERVER": "https://mail.company.com/EWS/Exchange.asmx",
        "EXCHANGE_USERNAME": "DOMAIN\\username",
        "EXCHANGE_PASSWORD": "secret",
        "EXCHANGE_EMAIL_ADDRESS": "user@company.com",
        "EXCHANGE_AUTH_TYPE": "NTLM"
      }
    }
  }
}

冒烟检查

填写 .env 后,运行:

outlook-ews-mcp-smoke

默认输出已清理,以便更安全地验证。如果您有意在输出中包含示例邮箱/事件数据:

OUTLOOK_MCP_SMOKE_INCLUDE_DATA=true outlook-ews-mcp-smoke

Docker

docker build -t outlook-ews-mcp .
docker run --rm --env-file .env outlook-ews-mcp

CI/CD

GitHub Actions 和 GitLab CI 都运行 lint、格式化、类型检查、测试、依赖 审计和包构建,使用 pyproject.toml 中固定的 uv 版本。

GitHub

此外,通过 OIDC 可信发布将标记的发布(v*)发布到 PyPI。在首次发布之前,为仓库 viartemev/outlook-ews-mcp、工作流 ci.yml 和环境 pypi 配置 PyPI 待发布者——GitHub 中不存储长期 PyPI 令牌。

GitLab

此外,在默认分支和标签上构建 Docker 镜像并推送到 GitLab 容器注册表,使用内置的 CI_REGISTRY / CI_REGISTRY_USER / CI_REGISTRY_PASSWORD / CI_REGISTRY_IMAGE 变量。

默认镜像标签行为:

触发

推送的标签

默认分支

:$CI_COMMIT_SHORT_SHA 和 :latest

Git 标签

:$CI_COMMIT_TAG

开发

uv run --python 3.12 --with '.[dev]' ruff check .
uv run --python 3.12 --with '.[dev]' pytest -q

项目说明

  • 实现围绕单个 ExchangeClient 抽象,使认证、 传输、重试和错误映射保持集中。

  • 错误以结构化 JSON 形式返回,适合 MCP isError=true 处理。

贡献

欢迎提交 Bug 报告和 PR — 有关如何在没有真实 Exchange 服务器的情况下设置开发环境并运行测试套件,请参阅 CONTRIBUTING.md。如需报告漏洞,请参阅 SECURITY.md。

许可证

MIT — 请参阅 LICENSE。

Available Tools

31 tools
copy_emailC

Copy email to another folder

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden. It only states the basic function without disclosing side effects, permissions, error conditions, or output behavior.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely short (6 words), but this conciseness sacrifices critical information. It is not a model of efficient communication since it omits necessary details.

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?

Given a single undocumented parameter and no annotations, the description fails to provide enough context for correct invocation. The output schema exists but is not leveraged in the description.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The only parameter 'kwargs' is completely undocumented in both schema and description, with 0% schema description coverage. The description offers no guidance on required keys or values.

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 ('copy') and the resource ('email to another folder'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like 'move_email' which implies relocation rather than duplication.

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 alternatives (e.g., copy vs. move email). No prerequisites or context provided, leaving the agent to infer usage.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

create_contactC

Create a personal contact

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, and the description provides no behavioral details such as authentication requirements, side effects, or error handling. The description is too sparse to be informative.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is minimal (one sentence) but lacks necessary detail. While concise, it fails to provide useful information beyond the tool's name, reducing its effectiveness.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the low parameter count, the description should still explain the parameter's structure and expected output. It does not, leaving the agent with no actionable information.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The sole parameter 'kwargs' is opaque with no description or type constraints. With 0% schema description coverage, the description offers no clarification, making it impossible for an agent to know what keys or values are expected.

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 verb 'Create' and the resource 'personal contact'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'update_contact' and 'delete_contact', though it does not elaborate on what constitutes a personal contact.

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 alternatives. No exclusions, prerequisites, or contextual advice provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

create_draftC

Create an email draft

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, and the description fails to disclose behavioral traits beyond the basic action. It does not mention what the draft entails (e.g., recipients, body) or any side effects, leaving the agent uninformed about critical behavior.

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 a single sentence, which is concise. However, it is too brief to be useful, scoring an average as the brevity comes at the cost of essential information.

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?

Despite having an output schema (not detailed) and a complex domain (email drafts), the description provides no information on return values, how to populate content, or relation to other email tool actions, making it incomplete for effective use.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single required 'kwargs' parameter with no defined properties and 0% coverage. The description adds no explanation, so the agent cannot understand how to structure the parameter or what keys are expected, making it nearly unusable.

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 ('Create') and resource ('email draft'), which is specific. However, given sibling tools like 'send_draft' and 'create_event', it does not differentiate further, but it is still unambiguous.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'send_draft' or 'create_event'. The description lacks context for appropriate usage scenarios.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

create_eventC

Create a calendar event

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, and the description only says 'Create a calendar event'. It does not disclose any behavioral traits such as permissions required, side effects, or what happens if the event already exists.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is a single sentence, but it is under-specified. Conciseness is achieved at the cost of omitting essential information.

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?

For a tool with no annotations, generic parameter, and no explanation of output, the description is insufficient. The agent needs more context to use it correctly.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single parameter 'kwargs' with no description and 0% schema coverage. The description adds no context about what kwargs should contain, leaving the agent without guidance.

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?

Description states 'Create a calendar event', clearly indicating the action (create) and resource (calendar event). However, it does not distinguish from sibling tools like update_event or respond_to_invite, but the verb 'create' is unambiguous.

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 alternatives like update_event or respond_to_invite. No prerequisites or usage constraints provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

create_folderC

Create a mailbox folder

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

The description gives no behavioral details beyond the action. Since no annotations are present, the description should disclose effects (e.g., duplication behavior, permissions, limits), but it does not. This is a significant gap.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is very short (4 words), but it is under-specification rather than concise. It sacrifices necessary detail for brevity.

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

Completeness1/5

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

With 0% schema description coverage and no annotations, the description must provide comprehensive context. It fails to explain the 'kwargs' parameter, return value (though output schema exists), or any usage details. Completely inadequate for the tool's complexity.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The sole parameter 'kwargs' is not described in the schema or description. The description adds no meaning to what this parameter should contain, making it impossible for an AI agent to use correctly.

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 states 'Create a mailbox folder', which clearly identifies the action (create) and resource (mailbox folder). It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'list_folders' or 'move_email' by specifying creation. However, it lacks specificity about which mailbox or folder hierarchy.

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 alternatives like 'list_folders' for reading or other creation tools. No context on prerequisites or exclusions is provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

delete_contactC

Delete a personal contact

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'Delete', which implies destruction, but lacks details on permanence, authorization, or side effects.

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 a single sentence, which is concise but at the expense of essential details. It could be restructured to include parameter expectations within the same brevity.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the vague input schema, lack of annotations, and many sibling tools, the description fails to provide enough context for correct invocation. The agent is left with critical knowledge gaps.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single 'kwargs' parameter with 0% description coverage. The description offers no guidance on what kwargs should contain, leaving the agent unable to construct a valid input.

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 'Delete' and the resource 'personal contact', effectively distinguishing it from sibling tools like create_contact, update_contact, and get_contact.

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 alternatives. With 30 sibling tools including delete_email and delete_event, the description should clarify its specific scope.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

delete_emailC

Delete an email

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

Without annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure. It does not specify whether deletion is permanent, moves to trash, or if any confirmation is needed.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely short and under-specified. While front-loaded, it fails to provide essential details, making it insufficiently concise.

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?

Given that an output schema exists but no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not cover key contextual details like deletion behavior or side effects.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The sole parameter 'kwargs' has no description in the schema (0% coverage), and the description adds no meaning beyond the parameter name.

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 the verb 'Delete' and resource 'an email', which is specific and distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'delete_contact' or 'delete_event'.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any prerequisites or exclusions. The description gives no context for appropriate usage.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

delete_eventC

Delete a calendar event

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only states it deletes an event. Missing critical details such as irreversibility, required permissions, impact on recurring events, or cancellation notifications.

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 concise (one sentence), but it sacrifices necessary detail. While it states the purpose, it does not earn its place by providing additional value beyond the name.

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?

Given the number of sibling tools and the generic parameter, the description is insufficient. It does not explain how to use the output schema or how to identify the event, leaving the agent with incomplete guidance.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The only parameter is 'kwargs' with no description or sub-properties. The schema coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning to this parameter, leaving the agent without guidance on how to specify the event to delete.

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 verb 'delete' and the resource 'calendar event', distinguishing it from sibling tools like delete_contact or delete_email. However, it could be more specific by indicating how the event is identified.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., respond_to_invite for meeting responses). There is no mention of prerequisites or when not to use it.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

find_free_slotsD

Find meeting time slots

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

D1.5/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it omits whether the tool is read-only, mutating, requires authentication, or has side effects. The agent has zero insight into behavior.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is short but severely under-specified. Brevity is wasted without essential details; it does not earn its place by being informative.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given no annotations, a meaningless input schema, and no explanation of output (though an output schema exists), the description is completely inadequate for a tool with many siblings and potential complexity.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single 'kwargs' parameter with no type or description, and schema description coverage is 0%. The description adds no parameter meaning, leaving the agent blind to required inputs.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Find meeting time slots' is vague and barely extends the tool name. It doesn't specify what inputs are needed (e.g., attendees, date ranges) or output format, and fails to distinguish it from sibling tools like 'get_my_availability'.

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 is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools like 'get_my_availability' and 'list_events' likely overlap, but the description offers no comparative context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

forward_emailC

Forward an email

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must convey behavioral traits. It does not disclose whether forwarding creates a draft or sends immediately, required permissions, or side effects.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

While short, the description is too terse and lacks substance. It fails to earn its place as it provides no actionable information beyond the tool name.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the complexity of email forwarding and the lack of schema detail, the description is severely incomplete. It does not address recipient, body, or attachments, leaving critical gaps.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single 'kwargs' parameter with 0% description coverage. The description offers no details on what kwargs should contain, leaving the agent with no guidance.

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 'Forward an email' clearly states the verb and resource, distinguishing it from siblings like reply_email and send_email. However, it is terse and lacks specificity about the forwarding behavior.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like reply_email or send_draft. There are no exclusions or context for use.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_attachmentC

Save an attachment to disk

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must fully disclose behavior. Only mentions 'save to disk' without indicating side effects, permissions, or whether operation is idempotent. Fails to specify if attachment is deleted after save or if it requires authentication.

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?

One sentence, very short, but lacks essential details. It is concise but at the expense of completeness. Could be improved with brief parameter notes.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Despite having an output schema, the description is nearly empty. No mention of how to identify the attachment (e.g., attachment ID), expected input format, or return value. Incomplete for a file saving operation.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Single parameter 'kwargs' is an object with no schema details. Description does not explain what keys or values are needed, leaving the agent without guidance. With 0% schema coverage, this is a critical gap.

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?

Description clearly states the action 'Save an attachment to disk', which is a specific verb-resource combination. However, it doesn't differentiate from sibling tools like get_email, and the name 'get_attachment' suggests retrieval while description implies download.

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 alternatives, such as get_email or other retrieval tools. No context about prerequisites or conditions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_contactC

Get a contact by ID

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states the action without mentioning read-only nature, error handling, permissions, or side effects. This is insufficient for safe invocation.

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 extremely concise at one sentence, but it is underspecified. It lacks critical information that would justify its brevity. Structure is simple but not effective.

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?

Given the vague schema and lack of annotations, the description does not provide enough context. It neither explains the input structure nor the expected output (though an output schema exists). The tool's purpose is clear but operational details are missing.

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 description coverage is 0% (the 'kwargs' parameter has no described properties). The description says 'by ID' but fails to specify how the ID fits into the input, leaving the agent to guess. The description adds little value beyond the schema.

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?

The description states 'Get a contact by ID', which identifies the verb and resource. However, the input schema only has a generic 'kwargs' object without an explicit ID field, creating a mismatch between the description and the schema. This reduces clarity about how to use the tool.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like search_contacts or get_email. There are no context cues, exclusions, or scenarios mentioned, leaving the agent without decision support.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_emailC

Get a full email by ID

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.6/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full responsibility. It only states 'get', implying a read operation, but does not disclose any side effects, permissions needed, or response characteristics.

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 very concise at one sentence, front-loading the purpose. However, it sacrifices essential details that could be added without much length.

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?

Given the presence of an output schema, the description need not explain return values, but it lacks parameter details and usage context. The tool is simple, but the description is too minimal even for a low-complexity tool.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has one parameter 'kwargs' with no description, and the tool description mentions 'by ID' but does not explain how to pass the ID or what kwargs should contain. Schema coverage is 0%, so the description fails to add meaning.

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 states 'Get a full email by ID', which clearly indicates the action (get) and the resource (email) with a distinguishing detail (by ID). It differentiates from sibling tools like list_emails or copy_email that have different purposes.

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 alternatives like get_attachment or search_emails. No information about prerequisites or when not to use it.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_eventB

Get a calendar event by ID

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

B3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, and the description lacks behavioral details such as whether authentication is required, error handling for missing IDs, or read-only nature. The agent gets no transparency beyond the basic purpose.

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 a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It could be slightly expanded, but it earns its place for a simple get-by-ID operation.

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?

While an output schema exists, the input parameter is poorly defined. The tool is simple, but the missing parameter guidance makes it incomplete for correct invocation.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single 'kwargs' parameter with no description (0% coverage). The description does not explain that kwargs should contain the event ID, leaving the agent uninformed about how to invoke the tool correctly.

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 'Get a calendar event by ID' provides a clear verb ('Get'), resource ('calendar event'), and identifier ('by ID'). It effectively distinguishes this tool from siblings like create_event or update_event.

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, but the purpose is self-evident from the name and description. The agent can infer usage context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_mailbox_infoC

Get mailbox metadata

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must carry the full burden. It does not disclose any behavioral traits such as read-only nature, authentication needs, or side effects beyond implying a read operation.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely short (three words). While brief, it is under-specified and does not provide enough information to be useful, sacrificing completeness for brevity.

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?

Given the presence of a complex opaque parameter (kwargs) and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It fails to explain how to use the tool or what metadata is returned, even though an output schema exists.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has 0% description coverage, and the description does not explain the single parameter 'kwargs'. It adds no meaning beyond the schema.

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 'Get mailbox metadata', which is a specific verb+resource. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_contact or get_email by focusing on mailbox-level metadata. However, the term 'metadata' is somewhat 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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_folders or get_email. There is no mention of prerequisites, context, or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_my_availabilityC

Get free and busy slots

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It does not disclose whether the tool is read-only, requires authentication, or has any rate limits. The output schema is present but not described, missing behavioral context.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is too brief at one sentence, sacrificing necessary detail. It lacks structure and front-loading of critical information like input requirements.

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?

Even with an output schema, the description fails to explain the context of 'free and busy slots'—such as time ranges, how slots are defined, or how the output relates to the input. Incomplete for effective use.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The only parameter 'kwargs' is a generic object with no description, and the schema coverage is 0%. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, leaving the agent unable to determine what arguments are required.

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 'Get free and busy slots' clearly states the verb 'Get' and the resource 'free and busy slots', indicating what the tool returns. However, it does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'find_free_slots', which likely serves a similar purpose.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'find_free_slots'. There is no mention of prerequisites, time ranges, or context for the slots.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_calendarsC

List calendars

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.2/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as pagination, authentication requirements, whether it lists all calendars or only accessible ones, or any side effects. The description carries the full burden and fails completely.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

While the description is extremely concise (two words), it is underspecified and does not provide enough information. Conciseness should not come at the expense of clarity or 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?

Given the tool's simplicity and the existence of an output schema, the description could still provide context such as 'lists all calendars accessible to the user' but does not. The description is incomplete for an agent to understand the tool's functionality.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has one parameter 'kwargs' with no description (schema coverage 0%), and the description does not add any meaning to this parameter. The agent has no idea what 'kwargs' accepts.

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 'List calendars' clearly states the verb 'List' and resource 'calendars', which is specific and distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'list_emails' or 'list_events' by resource type. However, it does not provide any additional context or differentiation beyond the name.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool, when not to use it, or alternatives. The description is minimal and does not help the agent decide between this and related tools like 'list_events' or 'list_folders'.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_emailsD

List emails in a folder

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations exist, and the description does not disclose behavioral traits like authentication requirements, whether the operation is read-only, pagination behavior, or return format. The agent is left uninformed about side effects or constraints.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

At six words, the description is extremely concise, but this brevity sacrifices critical information. It does not earn its place as every sentence should; it is under-specified rather than efficiently informative.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the opaque parameter schema, no annotations, many sibling tools, and an existing output schema not described, the description fails to provide enough context for correct invocation. It lacks details on folder identification, filtering, pagination, or output structure.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The only parameter is 'kwargs' of type object, with no schema-level descriptions and 0% coverage. The description fails to explain what keys or values this parameter should contain, leaving the agent without guidance on how to construct the argument.

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?

The description 'List emails in a folder' clearly states the action and resource, but lacks specificity about which folder or what subset of emails (e.g., all, recent, filtered). It does not distinguish from sibling tools like 'search_emails' which also deal with listing emails.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'search_emails', 'get_email', or 'list_folders'. The agent has no context on prerequisites or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_eventsC

List calendar events in a time range

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It only says 'list events in a time range' but omits details like pagination, ordering, event detail level, or whether it returns all properties. This is insufficient for a list operation.

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 a single sentence with no extraneous words, but it is too terse and lacks necessary details. Conciseness is achieved at the cost 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?

Given the complexity (catch-all parameter, likely output schema present but not described) and lack of annotations, the description is inadequate. It does not explain how to use the tool effectively or what to expect in return.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema defines a single parameter 'kwargs' with 0% description coverage, meaning the schema provides no semantics. The description does not clarify what 'kwargs' accepts or how to specify the time range, leaving the agent with no guidance.

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 the verb 'list', the resource 'calendar events', and the scope 'in a time range'. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_calendars (which lists calendars) and get_event (which retrieves a single event).

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as get_event, list_calendars, or find_free_slots. There is no mention of typical use cases or limitations.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_foldersC

List mailbox folders

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided; description only says 'list' implying read-only, but lacks details on pagination, error states, or side effects.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

Too brief and under-specified; a single sentence without structure or additional context, missing critical information.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the description fails to explain the tool's behavior or parameter usage, leaving the agent with insufficient information.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The sole parameter 'kwargs' has no description in schema and the description adds no meaning, leaving the agent without any guidance on how to use it.

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 states 'List mailbox folders' with a specific verb and resource, clearly distinguishing from sibling tools like 'create_folder' and 'list_emails'.

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 alternatives, such as when to use 'create_folder' or 'list_emails' instead.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

mark_emailC

Update email flags

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states 'Update email flags', implying mutation but does not describe safety, permissions, or effects on the email. Minimal value beyond purpose.

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 concise at one sentence, but it is under-specified. While brevity is appreciated, it lacks structure and important details, making it only minimally acceptable.

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?

Given the opaque input schema and no additional context, the description is incomplete. An output schema exists but does not compensate for the lack of input guidance. The description fails to provide enough information for effective tool invocation.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The only parameter is 'kwargs' with no description inside the schema. Schema coverage is 0%. The tool description adds no meaning about what keys or values are expected, leaving the agent completely in the dark.

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?

The description 'Update email flags' clearly states the action and resource, but it is vague regarding what flags are available and how it differs from sibling tools like 'move_email' or 'forward_email'. It lacks specificity to fully differentiate.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of context, prerequisites, or exclusions, leaving the agent without usage direction.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

move_emailC

Move email to another folder

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must cover behavioral traits. It only states 'move' without indicating whether the operation is destructive, if it requires special permissions, or any side effects. This is insufficient for an agent to understand the tool's impact.

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 front-loaded, but it lacks structure. It is one sentence with no additional details, which is borderline under-specification rather than conciseness.

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?

Given the lack of annotations and poor parameter documentation, the description fails to provide essential context. Although an output schema exists, the description does not explain return values. The tool's simplicity does not excuse the missing details.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The schema has a single parameter 'kwargs' with 0% description coverage, and the description adds no clarification. The agent has no information on what 'kwargs' should contain, such as the email ID or target folder.

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 the action ('Move email') and the resource ('to another folder'). It distinguishes from sibling tools like 'copy_email' and 'delete_email' by specifying the operation.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it does not explain when to use 'move_email' instead of 'copy_email' or 'delete_email', leaving the agent without context for selection.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

ping_exchangeC

Check connectivity to Exchange

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description must carry the full burden. It says 'check connectivity' but does not explain whether it makes a live API call, what the response format is, or what happens on timeout/failure. The output schema exists but is not provided here.

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 extremely concise—only one short sentence—but it lacks necessary detail, especially about parameters. It is not a model of efficient communication.

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?

Given the lack of annotations and poor parameter documentation, the description is incomplete. An agent cannot reliably invoke this tool without additional context about the kwargs structure.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The required parameter 'kwargs' is an object with zero schema description coverage (0%). The description provides no information about what keys or values 'kwargs' should contain, leaving the agent without guidance.

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 'Check connectivity to Exchange' clearly states the tool's purpose with a specific verb and resource. It distinctly differs from sibling tools like copy_email or create_contact.

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?

The purpose is straightforward, but no explicit guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives or any preconditions. The simplicity somewhat mitigates this gap.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

reply_emailC

Reply to an email

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only states the action. It fails to disclose behavioral traits such as whether the tool sends the reply immediately, requires authentication, or modifies the original email. No side effects or safety info.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is a single short sentence, but it is under-specified. Conciseness should not come at the cost of clarity; more details are needed to make it useful.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Despite having an output schema and sibling tools, the description provides no information about return values, error handling, or prerequisites. The single parameter is opaque, making the tool definition incomplete for practical use.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The schema has one parameter, 'kwargs', with 0% description coverage. The description does not clarify what 'kwargs' expects or how to structure it, leaving the agent unable to correctly invoke the tool.

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 'Reply to an email' clearly states the action (reply) and resource (email), differentiating it from siblings like forward_email or create_draft. However, it does not specify whether it replies to all recipients or just the sender, leaving minor ambiguity.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like forward_email or send_draft. No prerequisites or context (e.g., must have an existing email thread) are mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

respond_to_inviteC

Respond to a calendar invite

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must carry full burden. It discloses no behavioral traits (e.g., side effects, idempotency, permissions). Only states the action without context.

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 a single sentence, which is concise, but it lacks sufficient substance. It is not well-structured to convey necessary details beyond the tool's basic function.

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?

Given the tool's likely complexity (responding to an invite with a decision), the description is incomplete. It does not mention required input fields (e.g., invite ID, response type) or expected output, despite an output schema existing.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single generic 'kwargs' parameter with no description and 0% schema coverage. The description adds no meaning to this parameter, leaving agents with no guidance on what to provide.

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?

The description states 'Respond to a calendar invite', which gives a verb and resource, but it's vague—does not specify whether it accepts, declines, or tentatively responds. It adds minimal information beyond the tool name.

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 'update_event' or 'create_event'. No prerequisites or exclusions provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_contactsD

Search contacts

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

D1.5/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations and a minimal description, the tool's behavioral traits (e.g., search scope, pagination, output format) are entirely undisclosed. The description provides no value beyond the name.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely concise (two words) but fails to provide necessary context. It is underspecified rather than efficiently informative, earning a low score.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the complexity (30 sibling tools, no annotations, no schema coverage), the description is woefully incomplete. The presence of an output schema is not leveraged, and critical details are omitted.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single parameter 'kwargs' with 0% schema description coverage. The description adds no information about how to use this parameter or what values it expects, leaving the agent blind.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The description 'Search contacts' is a tautology that restates the tool name without adding specificity. It does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'get_contact' or 'search_emails', leaving ambiguity about scope or behavior.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are no context signals or exclusions, requiring the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search_emailsD

Search emails

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, and the description does not disclose any behavioral traits such as read-only nature, filtering capabilities, or return format. The tool's behavior remains completely opaque.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

At only two words, the description is too brief and lacks necessary detail. While concise, it sacrifices informativeness, which is not a positive attribute in this context.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the absence of annotations, minimal schema, and output schema not described, the description fails to provide adequate context for an AI agent to use the tool effectively. It is completely insufficient.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has one parameter 'kwargs' with 0% description coverage, and the description offers no explanation of its purpose or expected structure. The description adds no value beyond the schema.

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?

The description 'Search emails' is clear as a verb+resource, indicating the tool performs a search operation on emails. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'list_emails' or 'search_contacts', lacking specificity.

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 is provided on when to use this tool over alternatives. For example, it does not clarify how 'search_emails' differs from 'list_emails' or 'search_contacts', leaving the AI agent without direction.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

send_draftC

Send a draft email

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It fails to mention side effects like whether the draft is deleted after sending, permission requirements, or any irreversible changes. The description only states the action without depth.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

While the description is short, it is under-specified rather than concise. It lacks critical details that could be added without increasing length significantly. Every sentence should earn its place, but this one does not provide enough value.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the tool's complexity (sending an email with side effects), the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain return values, error states, or behavior changes. Even with an output schema, the description should provide context about the sending process.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The input schema has a single parameter 'kwargs' with no description (0% coverage), and the description adds no information about what 'kwargs' should contain. This leaves the agent completely uninformed about required arguments.

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 'Send a draft email' clearly states the verb and resource, indicating the action of sending an email that was previously drafted. It distinguishes from siblings like 'send_email' which sends a new email, though it could be more explicit about operating on an existing draft.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'send_email' or 'create_draft'. It does not mention prerequisites like having a draft to send, which would help agents decide appropriately.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

send_emailC

Send a new email

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided; description fails to disclose behavioral traits like required permissions, side effects, or error conditions for a mutation operation.

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 but under-specified; it is concise but lacks structure and necessary detail.

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?

For a tool that sends email, the description omits critical context like required fields, output behavior, and differences from siblings, making it incomplete despite an output schema.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema has a single parameter 'kwargs' with no description and 0% schema coverage. The description does not explain what keys or values are expected, adding no semantic value.

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 tool sends a new email, but does not differentiate it from sibling tools like forward_email or create_draft.

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 such as create_draft or forward_email. No context provided.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

update_contactC

Update a personal contact

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.3/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It only says 'update' implying mutation, but does not mention whether updates are partial or full, required permissions, error handling, or side effects. This is insufficient for safe invocation.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

Extremely concise (one sentence) but at the expense of completeness. While every word earns its place, the description fails to provide necessary details, making it more under-specified than efficient.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given one parameter with zero description coverage and no annotations, the description is woefully incomplete. It does not explain the return value (though an output schema exists), valid inputs for kwargs, or any constraints. The tool cannot be safely used.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The sole parameter 'kwargs' has no description in the schema (0% coverage), and the description provides no additional meaning. The agent has no idea what keys or values are expected, severely limiting the tool's usability.

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 'Update a personal contact' is a clear verb+resource statement. It identifies the action (update) and the target object (personal contact). However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like update_event or update_contact's specific scope.

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 alternatives like create_contact, delete_contact, or search_contacts. The description lacks any context about prerequisites, required IDs, or typical use cases.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

update_eventC

Update a calendar event

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
kwargsYes

Output Schema

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescription
resultYes

TDQS

C2.5/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

The description only indicates mutation ('Update') but does not disclose side effects, required permissions, or what happens with overlapping updates. Given no annotations, the description carries the full burden and falls short.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

While the description is very short, it sacrifices essential information. It is under-specified rather than concise, failing to earn its place by being unhelpful.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Despite the existence of an output schema, the description does not hint at the return structure, and the parameter is opaque. For a tool that updates calendar events, this is severely incomplete.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The only parameter 'kwargs' has no description, no properties defined in the schema, and the description adds no meaning. With 0% schema description coverage, the agent has no clue what to pass.

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 the action ('Update') and the resource ('a calendar event'), which is distinct from sibling tools like 'create_event' and 'delete_event'. It is specific and informative.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'respond_to_invite' or under what circumstances updating is appropriate. There is no mention of prerequisites or limitations.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 31 tool updatesv0.1.0
    • First observedcopy_email
    • First observedcreate_contact
    • First observedcreate_draft
    • First observedcreate_event
    • First observedcreate_folder
    • First observeddelete_contact
    • First observeddelete_email
    • First observeddelete_event
    • First observedfind_free_slots
    • First observedforward_email
    • First observedget_attachment
    • First observedget_contact
    • First observedget_email
    • First observedget_event
    • First observedget_mailbox_info
    • First observedget_my_availability
    • First observedlist_calendars
    • First observedlist_emails
    • First observedlist_events
    • First observedlist_folders
    • First observedmark_email
    • First observedmove_email
    • First observedping_exchange
    • First observedreply_email
    • First observedrespond_to_invite
    • First observedsearch_contacts
    • First observedsearch_emails
    • First observedsend_draft
    • First observedsend_email
    • First observedupdate_contact
    • First observedupdate_event

TDQS

C2.6/5.0

Scored across 31 tools

Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but `find_free_slots` and `get_my_availability` overlap in functionality (both deal with availability). Otherwise, email, calendar, and contact operations are clearly separated.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent `verb_noun` pattern in snake_case (e.g., `create_event`, `list_emails`, `send_email`). No mixing of conventions.

Tool Count3/5

With 31 tools, the server covers email, calendar, contacts, and folders comprehensively. However, the count is on the higher side for a single server, exceeding the typical 3–15 range, though still manageable.

Completeness4/5

The tool set provides CRUD for emails, events, contacts, and folders, plus search, send, reply, forward, and move. Minor gaps exist (e.g., no attachment creation, no folder update), but core workflows are well-covered.

Maintenance

ActivityActive
ResponsivenessUnresponsive

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