redmine_user_create
Create a Redmine user account by submitting user details to the REST API.
Instructions
Create user (POST /users.json).
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Yes |
Create a Redmine user account by submitting user details to the REST API.
Create user (POST /users.json).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.1Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must reveal behavior. It only states 'Create user' which implies mutation but gives no details about required fields, authentication, side effects, or error handling. This is a significant gap 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.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely concise (one short sentence), but it is under-specified rather than appropriately concise. It adds minimal value beyond the tool name and does not front-load essential usage details.
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?
Given the presence of a nested object parameter and no output schema, the description is radically incomplete. An agent would have no idea how to construct a valid request, what fields are necessary, or what to expect in the response.
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?
The schema has 0% description coverage, and the description does not explain the 'user' parameter at all. The nested object allows any additional properties, but the agent is not told what fields to include (e.g., login, password, email). This leaves critical parameter semantics undefined.
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 clearly states 'Create user' with the verb 'create' and resource 'user', and includes the endpoint 'POST /users.json'. This is specific enough to distinguish it from list/get/update/delete sibling tools. However, it doesn't elaborate on what constitutes a user, so it's not a 5.
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?
There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It does not mention prerequisites, such as required permissions or existing user checks, nor does it reference any sibling tools. The description leaves usage entirely implicit.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.