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create_new_tools_api_v1_tools_create_post

Creates a new tool in OpenWebUI with specified id, name, content, and metadata, enabling custom tool definition for administrative workflows.

Instructions

Create New Tools

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
access_grantsNo
contentYes
idYes
metaYes
nameYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description must carry behavioral transparency. It only states 'Create New Tools' without disclosing side effects, permissions, rate limits, or what happens upon creation (e.g., whether it overwrites or requires unique names).

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

Conciseness1/5

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

At only two words, the description is severely underspecified. Conciseness without information is not valuable; the description fails to include any meaningful content.

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 tool's complexity (5 parameters, nested objects, no output schema details) and the presence of many sibling creation tools, this description is entirely incomplete. It provides no context about what the tool does, how to use it, or what to expect.

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

Parameters1/5

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

The description does not explain any of the 5 parameters (including required ones like id, name, content, meta). With 0% schema description coverage, the agent receives no guidance on parameter semantics or structure.

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

Purpose1/5

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

The description 'Create New Tools' is a tautology that restates the tool name without adding any specific verb-resource detail. It fails to indicate what kind of tools are created or how this tool differs from the many sibling tools (e.g., create_new_model, create_new_skill, create_new_prompt).

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description offers no context, prerequisites, or comparisons to sibling 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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