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n8n: Create tag

n8n_create_tag

Create a new tag to organize workflows by specifying the target site and tag name.

Instructions

[UNIFIED] Create a new tag for workflow organization.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "site": "<site>",
      "name": "<name>"
    },
    "name": "n8n_create_tag"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
siteYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv3.14.0
  2. Removedv3.13.1
  3. First observedv3.4.0

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing beyond that: it does not say what happens on duplicate names despite idempotentHint=false, what permissions are required, or what the response contains. The '[UNIFIED]' prefix is unexplained jargon rather than behavior.

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?

A single short front-loaded sentence with the verb leading, which is efficient. The '[UNIFIED]' prefix is noise that consumes attention without adding information.

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 mutation tool with two entirely undocumented parameters and no output schema, one sentence is not enough. Missing are the meaning of 'site', duplicate-name behavior, and any indication of what a successful creation returns.

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 description coverage is 0%, so both parameters rely entirely on the description, which explains neither. 'name' is at best implied by 'tag', and 'site' — likely which n8n instance to target — is never mentioned, leaving a required selector parameter undocumented.

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 a specific verb and resource ('Create a new tag') plus a scope ('for workflow organization'), which distinguishes it from the delete/get/update tag siblings by verb alone. It never names those siblings explicitly, so differentiation is implicit rather than stated.

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?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no mention of alternatives such as n8n_update_tag for existing tags, and no prerequisites (e.g., whether a tag name must be unique per site). The agent must infer all routing and preconditions.

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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