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Convert Document from URL

convert_from_url

Offload a document conversion to Botverse — runs server-side in seconds, returns a download link, and frees you to continue with other tasks while it processes. Use this when the source document is at a public URL — direct download links and share links from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive (personal or business), SharePoint, and Box all auto-resolve to the file. If you already have the content as a string, use convert_content instead — no upload step needed. Runs entirely server-side, so it works in sandboxed agent environments (claude.ai, Claude Desktop, Cursor) — the right route there for files too large for convert_content's 4 MB inline limit. Supported inputs: md, html, rst, txt, docx. Supported outputs: docx (Word), pdf, html, txt, md, rst, xlsx (tables extracted). Returns a job_id immediately. Poll get_job_status every 5s until 'complete', then get_output_content (inline, sandbox-safe) or get_download_url (S3 link). Flat fee $0.05 per file.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
source_urlYesPublic HTTPS URL of the source document.
output_formatYesTarget format: docx | html | txt | md | rst | pdf | xlsx

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
job_idYesUnique identifier for this job. Pass to get_job_status and get_download_url.
statusYesInitial job state — always queued or processing immediately after submission.
estimated_secondsNoRough estimated processing time in seconds. Actual time may vary.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.9/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Annotations provide only basic safety hints. The description adds critical behavioral context: asynchronous processing (returns job_id), polling workflow, server-side execution, auto-resolution of share links, and a flat fee. No contradiction with annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

Though lengthy, every sentence provides distinct value: purpose, usage, alternatives, formats, workflow, cost. Structured logically and front-loaded with the core action.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Complex asynchronous tool with cost and sandbox constraints. Description covers return value, next steps, polling, retrieval methods, and limitations (4 MB inline limit for alternative). Output schema exists and is not redundant with description.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema already has 100% coverage with descriptions for both parameters. The description adds value by explaining auto-resolution of share links for source_url and the xlsx output meaning (tables extracted), which goes beyond the schema.

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 what the tool does with a specific verb ('offload a document conversion') and resource (document from a URL). It distinguishes from siblings by explicitly directing string content to convert_content and mentioning supported formats.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicit when-to-use guidance: 'Use this when the source document is at a public URL.' It also mentions alternatives (convert_content) and context (sandboxed environments, large files). No exclusions left ambiguous.

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

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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Disambiguation4/5

Each operation is split into clear source-specific variants (URL, uploaded file, inline content), and the descriptions go to great lengths to distinguish them. The only mild ambiguities are generic-sounding names like transcode_video versus transcode_from_url, and the similar get_job_status/get_workflow_status pair, but there is no true functional overlap.

Naming Consistency4/5

Most tools follow an imperative verb_noun pattern and use recurring suffixes like _from_url, _content, and _file, which creates a readable family structure. The pattern breaks slightly with uploaded-media variants named conform_media, transcode_video, and transcribe_media instead of a consistent _file or _uploaded suffix, and transcode_content is referenced in a description but missing from the actual tool list.

Tool Count4/5

17 tools is slightly above the ideal 3-15 range, but the server covers several related subdomains: document conversion, media transcode/transcribe/conform, job/workflow lifecycle, and wallet/billing. Given the need for URL, uploaded, and inline variants across multiple media types, the overall count is reasonable.

Completeness3/5

Core workflows are well covered: uploading, job submission, polling, and retrieving outputs all exist, and conversion has content/file/URL routes. However, get_upload_url explicitly tells agents to use transcode_content for inline media, but that tool does not exist, and there is no inline transcribe counterpart to convert_content, leaving a notable gap for sandboxed inline media jobs.

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