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recipe_crud_create_one

Create a new recipe in Mealie by submitting a JSON object with recipe details. Stores the entry in the database.

Instructions

Create One [POST /api/recipes] Takes in a JSON string and loads data into the database as a new entry

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries full burden. It only states that data is loaded as a new entry, but does not disclose behavioral traits such as required permissions, idempotency, or side effects beyond insertion.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is very short, but this lacks substance rather than being concise. Important details like what constitutes a valid recipe are omitted, making it under-specified for effective use.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the complexity (many siblings, no annotations, no output schema, 0% schema coverage), the description is severely incomplete. It does not explain return values, error handling, or how to provide additional recipe fields beyond name.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, yet the description adds little meaning beyond the schema. It says 'Takes in a JSON string' but does not explain the structure (e.g., required 'name' field) or any other properties, forcing the agent to rely solely on the schema.

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 'Create One' and 'loads data into the database as a new entry', clearly indicating creation of a new resource. However, it does not explicitly name the resource type (recipe) or differentiate from siblings like create_many or create_recipe_from_html_or_json.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools include many other creation methods, and the description gives no context for choosing create_one over create_many or others.

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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