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slack_create_canvas

DestructiveIdempotent

Create a Slack canvas via the Lightbulb connector to organize and share project information, tasks, or documentation directly in Slack.

Instructions

Slack connector operation create_canvas (platform tool slack.create_canvas).

Routes only through the exact project/account governed connector authority.

Args: arguments: JSON string of arguments for the connector operation. project_id: Authenticated Project UUID. project_ref: Exact project correlation reference. connector_account_ref: Project-bound connector account alias. idempotency_key: Stable business-action identity. effect: Claimed read or write effect; Spring verifies it. approval_ref: Approved platform task UUID when resuming a write.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
effectNo
argumentsNo{}
project_idNo
project_refNo
approval_refNo
idempotency_keyNo
connector_account_refNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed6 schema fields changedv0.1.1
    • addedInput schema / properties / approval_ref
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "title": "Approval Ref"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / connector_account_ref
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "title": "Connector Account Ref"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / effect
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "title": "Effect"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / idempotency_key
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "title": "Idempotency Key"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / project_id
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "title": "Project Id"
+}
    • addedInput schema / properties / project_ref
      Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ],
+  "default": null,
+  "title": "Project Ref"
+}
  2. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

C2.6/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already convey readOnly=false, idempotentHint=true, and destructiveHint=true. The description adds some useful behavioral context: it is routed only through the governed connector authority, `effect` is verified by Spring, and `approval_ref` is needed when resuming a write. However, it does not explain the underlying Slack-side behavior, such as what resources are created or changed, so transparency is partial but not contradictory.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is compact, front-loaded with platform identity, and uses a clean Args list without excessive prose. The initial sentence is somewhat redundant with the tool name, but the overall structure is easy to scan and does not waste many words.

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 seven-parameter connector wrapper with no schema-level parameter descriptions, the definition is far from complete. It omits the actual Slack canvas creation semantics, does not explain how to construct the `arguments` JSON, and gives no indication of required Slack-side fields or behavior. The output schema exists, so return-value documentation is not the gap, but the invocation-critical domain knowledge is missing.

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 0%, so the description carries the burden, and it does provide one-line explanations for all seven parameters. Some of these are meaningful, such as `effect` being a claimed read/write effect that Spring verifies and `approval_ref` being the platform task UUID for resuming a write. However, the most critical parameter, `arguments`, is only described as a 'JSON string of arguments for the connector operation,' which gives no clue about the actual Slack create_canvas payload.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description opens by restating the tool name and platform operation (`create_canvas` / `slack.create_canvas`) but never says what a Slack canvas is or what creating one does. It does not distinguish itself from related sibling tools like `slack_create_conversation_canvas`, `slack_edit_canvas`, or `slack_access_canvas`. The routing note is operational context, not a statement of purpose.

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 provides no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives. The only constraint mentioned is that routing occurs through a governed connector authority, which is an infrastructure requirement, not a selection criterion. An agent browsing the large sibling set gets no help choosing `slack_create_canvas` over other canvas-related Slack tools.

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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