DSpace MCP Server

dspace_upload_bitstream

Upload a local file as a bitstream attachment to a DSpace item, adding it to the target bundle (default ORIGINAL) and creating the bundle if it does not exist. Admin only.

Instructions

Upload a local file as a bitstream (attachment) to a DSpace item (admin only). The file is added to the item's bundle (default "ORIGINAL", where DSpace stores primary files); the bundle is created automatically if it does not exist.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "itemUuid": "<itemUuid>",
      "filePath": "<filePath>"
    },
    "name": "dspace_upload_bitstream"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`name`	No	Bitstream name shown in DSpace (defaults to the file name)
`filePath`	Yes	Absolute path to the local file to upload
`itemUuid`	Yes	UUID of the item to attach the file to
`mimeType`	No	MIME type of the file (auto-detected from the extension if omitted)
`bundleName`	No	Target bundle name (default: "ORIGINAL"). Use "LICENSE" or "THUMBNAIL" for special bundles.
`description`	No	Optional description stored as dc.description on the bitstream

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv1.0.0Sep 29, 2026

TDQS

A4/5.0

Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden: it usefully discloses the admin-only auth requirement, the default ORIGINAL bundle, and that the bundle is auto-created as a side effect. However, it omits return value, overwrite/duplicate-name behavior, and size limits, which matter for a mutation tool.

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?

Two sentences, zero waste, purpose front-loaded followed by the bundle behavior. Every clause earns its place.

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?

Covers purpose, auth gate, and bundle side effects for a 6-parameter mutation tool with no annotations or output schema. It is nearly complete, but the absence of return-value and overwrite/error semantics leaves a modest gap.

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%, so the baseline is 3. The description only reinforces the bundleName default and ORIGINAL semantics that the schema already states, adding no new parameter-level detail such as name collisions or path constraints.

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?

States a specific verb and resource ('Upload a local file as a bitstream ... to a DSpace item') and scopes it clearly against siblings like dspace_create_item and dspace_update_item_metadata. An agent can identify the operation without opening the schema.

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?

Provides the key usage constraint '(admin only)' and implies the item must already exist as the attachment target, which gives real context. It does not explicitly name when to prefer this over alternatives, but no sibling competes for the same bitstream-upload job.

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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