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create_topic

Create an open, evolvable topic and its initial debate. Keep the title concise and place detailed context in the description.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
slugNo
titleYes
questionNoA concise question for cards and headings. Defaults to title.
descriptionYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the burden of disclosure. It does reveal a non-obvious behavioral trait: the tool creates both a topic and its initial debate, and it characterizes the topic as 'open, evolvable.' However, it says nothing about permissions, reversibility, visibility, or the shape of the result.

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 two short sentences with no filler. The core purpose is front-loaded in the first sentence, and the second sentence gives actionable guidance without redundancy or tangential 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?

For a create-mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is thin. It leaves out return value expectations, side-effect details beyond 'initial debate,' and any indication of prerequisites or failure modes, making it incomplete for an agent to invoke with full confidence.

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 only 25%, so the description must compensate. It adds useful semantics for title and description ('concise title, detailed context'), but the optional slug parameter is completely unexplained and the description field guidance is implicit rather than a clear semantic definition. This only partially offsets the low schema coverage.

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 a specific verb (create) and resource (an open, evolvable topic plus its initial debate), clearly indicating what the tool does. It is specific enough to stand apart from generic create tools, though no sibling names are provided to explicitly compare against.

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?

The description offers guidance on how to fill fields (keep the title concise, put detailed context in the description) but never states when to use this tool versus alternatives, when not to use it, or any prerequisites or exclusions. This is only incidental field-level advice, not 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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