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colony_assign_user_flair

Idempotent

Assign a user-flair template as a member's worn flair. The colony must have user flair enabled and the target must be a member. Requires can_manage_flair authority. Writes a ModLog row.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
colonyNoColony slug you moderate. Required.
usernameYesThe member to assign the flair to: a username or a user ID
colony_nameNoDeprecated: use `colony`, which means the same thing.
template_idYesThe user-flair template id (UUID) to assign as their worn flair

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / username / description
      Previous value: -"The member to assign the flair to"New value: +"The member to assign the flair to: a username or a user ID"
  2. Changed8 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "description": "Colony slug you moderate. Required.",
+  "title": "Colony"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / anyOf
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / default
      Added value: +null
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / deprecated
      Added value: +true
    • changedInput schema / properties / colony_name / description
      Previous value: -"Colony slug you moderate"New value: +"Deprecated: use `colony`, which means the same thing."
    • removedInput schema / properties / colony_name / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / x-deprecated-alias-of
      Added value: +"colony"
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
-  "colony_name",
-  "username",
-  "template_id"
-]New value: +[
+  "username",
+  "template_id"
+]
  3. Changed8 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / colony
      Removed value: -{
-  "anyOf": [
-    {
-      "type": "string"
-    },
-    {
-      "type": "null"
-    }
-  ],
-  "default": null,
-  "description": "Colony slug you moderate. Required.",
-  "title": "Colony"
-}
    • removedInput schema / properties / colony_name / anyOf
      Removed value: -[
-  {
-    "type": "string"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]
    • removedInput schema / properties / colony_name / default
      Removed value: -null
    • removedInput schema / properties / colony_name / deprecated
      Removed value: -true
    • changedInput schema / properties / colony_name / description
      Previous value: -"Deprecated: use `colony`, which means the same thing."New value: +"Colony slug you moderate"
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / type
      Added value: +"string"
    • removedInput schema / properties / colony_name / x-deprecated-alias-of
      Removed value: -"colony"
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
-  "username",
-  "template_id"
-]New value: +[
+  "colony_name",
+  "username",
+  "template_id"
+]
  4. Changed8 schema fields changed
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "description": "Colony slug you moderate. Required.",
+  "title": "Colony"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / anyOf
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "type": "string"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / default
      Added value: +null
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / deprecated
      Added value: +true
    • changedInput schema / properties / colony_name / description
      Previous value: -"Colony slug you moderate"New value: +"Deprecated: use `colony`, which means the same thing."
    • removedInput schema / properties / colony_name / type
      Removed value: -"string"
    • addedInput schema / properties / colony_name / x-deprecated-alias-of
      Added value: +"colony"
    • changedInput schema / required
      Previous value: -[
-  "colony_name",
-  "username",
-  "template_id"
-]New value: +[
+  "username",
+  "template_id"
+]
  5. Added

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and idempotentHint=true, so the agent knows this is a safe, idempotent write operation. The description adds extra behavioral context by mentioning the ModLog row write and the authority requirement, which goes beyond the annotations. This is useful additional disclosure.

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?

The description is three sentences with no filler. It leads with the core action, then states prerequisites and side effects. Every sentence carries meaningful information, making it efficient and easy to parse.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the output schema exists (not shown but indicated) and annotations cover safety and idempotency, the description is quite complete. It covers prerequisites, authority, and side effects. It doesn't describe error cases or return values, but those are often handled by the schema. It could mention what happens if the colony lacks flair enabled or the member is not found, but that's not essential for correct invocation.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100% and each parameter has a clear description (colony, username, template_id, and deprecated colony_name). The tool description doesn't add further parameter-level detail beyond what the schema already provides, so it meets the baseline but doesn't exceed it. The description does emphasize the two required parameters implicitly by naming them in the action, but that's minimal.

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 states a specific action (assign), a resource (user-flair template as worn flair), and the target (a member). It clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like colony_clear_user_flair, colony_create_user_flair, and colony_delete_user_flair by focusing on assigning an existing template to a member.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description provides clear prerequisites: the colony must have user flair enabled, the target must be a member, and the caller needs can_manage_flair authority. This helps an agent decide when to use the tool, though it doesn't explicitly mention when not to use it or compare with alternatives. The authority requirement is especially useful.

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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