termix_files_create_fileCreate an empty file on a remote host by providing a session ID, path, and file name. Supports Termix-managed SSH, RDP/VNC, Docker, and fleet workflows.
Create a file. Creates an empty file on the remote host.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| path | No | ||
| fileName | No | ||
| sessionId | No |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already indicate this is a mutating, non-idempotent operation. The description adds that the created file is empty and located on the remote host, which is useful context. However, it does not disclose overwrite behavior, parent directory creation, permissions, or session requirements.
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 short and the second sentence carries the real value by adding 'empty' and 'remote host.' The first sentence, 'Create a file,' is redundant with the title and tool name, preventing a perfect score.
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?
The description states the core operation, but with three undocumented parameters and no output schema, the tool is under-specified. An agent is left guessing about path/fileName semantics, session handling, and failure behavior, which is especially risky for a filesystem mutation.
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% and the description gives no parameter-level meaning. An agent cannot determine whether path is a directory or full file path, how fileName relates to path, or what sessionId represents.
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?
The description uses a specific verb and resource: 'Create a file' that is explicitly an 'empty file on the remote host.' This clearly distinguishes it from siblings like write_file or upload_file, which imply file content transfer, and from create_folder, which creates a different resource type.
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?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as write_file, upload_file, or create_folder. It also lacks any mention of prerequisites like an active SSH session or when this tool is preferred.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.