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spix_contact_create

Create a contact with name, phone (E.164), email, and tags for AI-driven call, email, and contact management.

Instructions

Create a new contact

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesContact name
phoneNoPhone number (E.164)
emailNoEmail address
tagsNoTags for the contact

Implementation Reference

  • The CommandSchema definition for contact.create, which maps to the MCP tool name 'spix_contact_create' via the path-to-tool-name conversion (contact.create -> spix_contact_create). Defines the schema (params: name, phone, email, tags), HTTP method (POST), endpoint (/contacts), and that it's exposed as an MCP tool.
    CommandSchema(
        path="contact.create",
        cli_usage="spix contact create --name <n> --phone <p>",
        http_method="POST",
        api_endpoint="/contacts",
        mcp_expose="tool",
        mcp_profile="safe",
        description="Create a new contact",
        params=[
            CommandParam("name", "string", required=True, description="Contact name"),
            CommandParam("phone", "string", description="Phone number (E.164)"),
            CommandParam("email", "string", description="Email address"),
            CommandParam("tags", "array", description="Tags for the contact"),
        ],
    ),
  • Tool registration in the MCP server. The tool name 'spix_contact_create' is generated by prefixing 'spix_' to the path 'contact.create' with dots replaced by underscores. The tool is registered with its inputSchema built from the CommandSchema.
    for schema in tool_schemas:
        # Convert path to tool name: playbook.create -> spix_playbook_create
        tool_name = f"spix_{schema.path.replace('.', '_')}"
        tool_defs.append(
            Tool(
                name=tool_name,
                description=schema.description or f"Spix {schema.path}",
                inputSchema=build_json_schema(schema),
            )
        )
  • The generic tool handler function that dispatches 'spix_contact_create' calls. It resolves the tool name to the contact.create schema, builds the POST endpoint /contacts, sends the parameters (name, phone, email, tags) as JSON body, and returns the response envelope.
    async def create_tool_handler(
        session: McpSessionContext,
        tool_name: str,
        arguments: dict,
    ) -> list:
        """Execute an MCP tool call by dispatching to the backend API.
    
        This function:
        1. Resolves the tool name to a command schema
        2. Validates session scope (playbook access, channel access)
        3. Builds the API request
        4. Dispatches to the backend
        5. Returns the response as MCP TextContent
    
        Args:
            session: The MCP session context for scope validation.
            tool_name: The MCP tool name (e.g., "spix_playbook_create").
            arguments: The tool arguments from the MCP client.
    
        Returns:
            List containing a single TextContent with the JSON response.
        """
        # Import here to avoid circular imports and handle missing mcp package
        try:
            from mcp.types import TextContent
        except ImportError:
            # Fallback for when mcp is not installed
            class TextContent:  # type: ignore[no-redef]
                def __init__(self, type: str, text: str) -> None:
                    self.type = type
                    self.text = text
    
        # Resolve tool name to schema
        schema = get_schema_by_tool_name(tool_name)
        if not schema:
            return [
                TextContent(
                    type="text",
                    text=orjson.dumps(
                        {"ok": False, "error": {"code": "unknown_tool", "message": f"Unknown tool: {tool_name}"}}
                    ).decode(),
                )
            ]
    
        # Validate tool access (not disabled)
        try:
            session.validate_tool_access(schema.path)
        except Exception as e:
            from spix_mcp.session import McpScopeError
    
            if isinstance(e, McpScopeError):
                return [TextContent(type="text", text=orjson.dumps({"ok": False, "error": e.to_dict()}).decode())]
            raise
    
        # Validate channel access if applicable
        channel = infer_channel_from_tool(schema.path)
        if channel:
            try:
                session.validate_channel_access(channel)
            except Exception as e:
                from spix_mcp.session import McpScopeError
    
                if isinstance(e, McpScopeError):
                    return [TextContent(type="text", text=orjson.dumps({"ok": False, "error": e.to_dict()}).decode())]
                raise
    
        # Handle playbook_id: validate and apply default
        playbook_id = arguments.get("playbook_id")
        try:
            effective_playbook = session.validate_playbook_access(playbook_id)
            if effective_playbook and not playbook_id:
                # Apply default playbook
                arguments["playbook_id"] = effective_playbook
        except Exception as e:
            from spix_mcp.session import McpScopeError
    
            if isinstance(e, McpScopeError):
                return [TextContent(type="text", text=orjson.dumps({"ok": False, "error": e.to_dict()}).decode())]
            raise
    
        # Build endpoint URL with path parameters
        endpoint, remaining_args = build_endpoint_url(schema, arguments)
    
        # Dispatch to backend API
        client = session.client
        method = schema.http_method.lower()
    
        if method == "get":
            response = await asyncio.to_thread(client.get, endpoint, params=remaining_args if remaining_args else None)
        elif method == "post":
            response = await asyncio.to_thread(client.post, endpoint, json=remaining_args if remaining_args else None)
        elif method == "patch":
            response = await asyncio.to_thread(client.patch, endpoint, json=remaining_args if remaining_args else None)
        elif method == "delete":
            response = await asyncio.to_thread(client.delete, endpoint, params=remaining_args if remaining_args else None)
        else:
            response = await asyncio.to_thread(client.get, endpoint)
    
        # Build response envelope
        envelope: dict = {"ok": response.ok, "meta": response.meta}
        if response.ok:
            envelope["data"] = response.data
            if response.pagination:
                envelope["pagination"] = response.pagination
            if response.warnings:
                envelope["warnings"] = response.warnings
        else:
            envelope["error"] = response.error
    
        return [TextContent(type="text", text=orjson.dumps(envelope).decode())]
  • The lookup function that maps 'spix_contact_create' to the contact.create CommandSchema by stripping the 'spix_' prefix and converting underscores back to dots for registry matching.
    def get_schema_by_tool_name(tool_name: str) -> CommandSchema | None:
        """Look up a CommandSchema by MCP tool name.
    
        MCP tool names follow the pattern: spix_{path with dots replaced by underscores}
        e.g., "spix_playbook_create" -> "playbook.create"
    
        Args:
            tool_name: The MCP tool name (e.g., "spix_playbook_create").
    
        Returns:
            The matching CommandSchema, or None if not found.
        """
        # Remove the spix_ prefix
        if not tool_name.startswith("spix_"):
            return None
    
        path_part = tool_name[len("spix_") :]
    
        # Convert underscores back to dots for path lookup
        # We need to handle multi-part paths like "billing_credits_history" -> "billing.credits.history"
        # Try different dot positions to find the right one
        for cmd in COMMAND_REGISTRY:
            # Convert the command path to expected tool name format
            expected_tool = cmd.path.replace(".", "_")
            if expected_tool == path_part:
                return cmd
    
        return None
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, and description fails to disclose behavioral traits such as idempotency, side effects (e.g., does it overwrite an existing contact?), or required permissions. The bare description adds no transparency beyond the verb.

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?

Extremely short (one sentence), but lacks important details. Conciseness should not come at the cost of completeness; here it is under-specified.

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?

Given 4 parameters, no output schema, and a complex suite of sibling contact tools, the description should explain what a successful create returns (e.g., contact ID) and how it relates to other tools like spix_contact_list. It does not.

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?

Input schema covers 100% of parameters with descriptions, so schema already provides meaning. Description adds no extra semantics or interaction constraints, meeting baseline but not exceeding.

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?

Description uses verb 'Create' and resource 'contact', clearly indicating the action. However, it does not differentiate from sibling contact tools like 'spix_contact_tag' which could also involve modifying contacts, missing an opportunity to be more specific.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., for updating a contact via spix_contact_tag). No contextual clues about prerequisites or conditions.

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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