store_file
Store a file (base64 content). Charged by size.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | ||
| owner | Yes | ||
| spaceId | No | ||
| contentType | No | ||
| contentBase64 | Yes |
Store a file (base64 content). Charged by size.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| key | Yes | ||
| owner | Yes | ||
| spaceId | No | ||
| contentType | No | ||
| contentBase64 | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
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 mentions 'Charged by size' (a cost aspect) but does not disclose whether it overwrites an existing key, what the response looks like, or any side effects. Significant gaps remain.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is very short and to the point, with no fluff. However, the brevity borders on under-specification; it's concise but lacks structure (e.g., no bullet points or param hints).
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no annotations, no output schema, and 5 parameters with zero schema descriptions, this description is far too minimal. An agent cannot reliably invoke the tool without additional knowledge about required fields, return values, or error conditions.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate for parameter meaning. It only mentions 'base64 content' (relating to contentBase64) but does not explain owner, key, spaceId, or contentType. The required fields are essentially undocumented.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a clear verb ('Store') and resource ('file'), and specifies the base64 content format. It is specific enough to distinguish from read_file (retrieval) and write_memory (different resource), but does not explicitly name alternatives or edge cases, so it's a 4.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. The description only states the action and cost, leaving the agent to infer usage context.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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