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appwrite_create_collection

Create a new database collection to organize and store structured data with configurable permissions and security settings.

Instructions

[UNIFIED] Create a new collection in a database. Use 'unique()' for auto-generated ID.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
siteYes
database_idYes
collection_idYes
nameYes
permissionsNo
document_securityNo
enabledNo
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Mentions ID generation behavior ('unique()') but omits mutation side effects, required permissions, error handling for duplicate IDs, or what the operation returns (no output schema exists).

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

Conciseness3/5

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

Two sentences with minimal waste, but '[UNIFIED]' tag at start is metadata noise that doesn't aid comprehension. The auto-ID tip is appropriately placed as second sentence.

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?

Inadequate for a 7-parameter mutation tool with zero schema descriptions and no output schema. Missing: prerequisite validation (database existence), return value description, permission model explanation, and documentation for 6 of 7 parameters.

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?

Schema coverage is 0%, requiring description to compensate. Only hints at collection_id semantics via the 'unique()' tip. Fails to explain: site (Appwrite instance?), database_id (target container), permissions (format/structure), document_security (granular vs collection-level), or enabled (immediate availability).

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?

States specific verb ('Create') and resource ('collection in a database'). '[UNIFIED]' prefix is noise, but the core purpose is clear and distinguishes from siblings like appwrite_create_database (which creates the DB itself) and appwrite_create_document.

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?

Provides one syntax tip ('Use unique() for auto-generated ID') but lacks explicit when-to-use guidance, prerequisites (e.g., database must exist), or alternatives (e.g., appwrite_list_collections to check existence). No mention of error conditions or idempotency.

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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