suggest_format
Suggest a format
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Recommend tournament formats in plain language, with the round/time math done by the engine. Call this FIRST when the organiser has not named a format, names one hesitantly, or comes from a background where americano/mexicano need explaining — then relay the menu text as-is instead of asking an open 'which format?' question. SINGLES OR DOUBLES IS A PREREQUISITE: omit discipline and this returns the question to put to the organiser rather than a menu, because it decides which formats exist at all (americano and mexicano are doubles). Never infer it from the sport. Needs no key.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| players_estimate | integer | yes | |
| discipline | string | no | Ask the organiser before offering formats; never infer it from the sport. 'unknown' = you asked and they don't mind, which shows both kinds. OMIT to get the question itself back. |
| courts | integer | no | Default 2 |
| total_minutes | integer | no | The time budget, e.g. 120 for a two-hour evening |
| match_minutes | integer | no | |
| vibe | string | no | Social: everyone mixes and plays a lot. Competitive: a bracket and a winner. |
| fixed_partners | boolean | no | Doubles only: do pairs stay together all evening? |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"players_estimate": {
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 2,
"maximum": 128
},
"discipline": {
"description": "Ask the organiser before offering formats; never infer it from the sport. 'unknown' = you asked and they don't mind, which shows both kinds. OMIT to get the question itself back.",
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"singles",
"doubles",
"unknown"
]
},
"courts": {
"description": "Default 2",
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 16
},
"total_minutes": {
"description": "The time budget, e.g. 120 for a two-hour evening",
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 30,
"maximum": 600
},
"match_minutes": {
"type": "integer",
"minimum": 5,
"maximum": 240
},
"vibe": {
"description": "Social: everyone mixes and plays a lot. Competitive: a bracket and a winner.",
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"social",
"competitive"
]
},
"fixed_partners": {
"description": "Doubles only: do pairs stay together all evening?",
"type": "boolean"
}
},
"required": [
"players_estimate"
]
}