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create_new_channel_api_v1_channels_create_post

Create a new channel with customizable settings including name, type, privacy, and user access grants. Use this to add communication channels to the OpenWebUI platform.

Instructions

Create New Channel

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
access_grantsNo
dataNo
descriptionNo
group_idsNo
is_privateNo
metaNo
nameNo
typeNo
user_idsNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits, but it only states the purpose. It fails to mention side effects (e.g., resource creation, permissions required), rate limits, or any operational impact, which is insufficient for a creation tool.

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?

The description is extremely brief, but it is underspecified for a tool with 9 parameters. Conciseness should not sacrifice critical information; here, the brevity is a deficit, not an asset.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the complexity (9 parameters, no schema documentation, no annotations, no output schema details), the description is woefully incomplete. It fails to answer fundamental questions about how to use the tool effectively.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

With 9 parameters and 0% schema description coverage, the description adds no parameter-level information. Parameter names like 'name', 'description', 'is_private' provide some semantic hints, but the agent has no guidance on constraints, formats, or relationships, making the description inadequate.

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 'Create New Channel' is a verb+resource but is minimal and indistinguishable from many other creation tools (e.g., create_new_group, create_new_chat) listed as siblings. It provides no context on what a 'channel' specifically is or how it differs from other resources, resulting in vague purpose.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

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 like create_new_group or create_new_chat. No prerequisites, scenarios, or exclusions are mentioned, leaving the agent without decision support.

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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