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LacyLights MCP Server

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bulk_create_projects

Create multiple LacyLights theatrical lighting projects in one operation, with optional group assignment and descriptions, to set up several projects at once.

Instructions

Create multiple projects in a single operation.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
projectsYesArray of projects to create

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv1.7.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden for a write operation. 'Single operation' vaguely gestures at atomicity without saying whether a partial failure rolls back, how duplicate names are handled, or what identifiers come back — none of which is covered anywhere else.

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 front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundancy, and the bulk nature is stated immediately. It is efficient, though its brevity is partly the under-specification flagged elsewhere rather than disciplined density.

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 batch mutation tool with zero annotations and no output schema, the description leaves critical gaps: response shape, atomicity/partial-failure behavior, and practical batch limits. An agent can attempt the call but cannot predict what happens on partial failure.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so name, groupId, and description are already documented inline; baseline 3 applies. The description adds only the notion of cardinality ('multiple projects'), which is marginally useful but not meaningful semantic detail.

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 (Create), resource (projects), and the bulk scope ('multiple projects in a single operation'), which cleanly separates it from the singular create_project sibling. It does not name that sibling explicitly, so an agent still has to infer the routing choice.

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 statement of when to prefer this over repeated create_project calls, and no mention of batch size limits or prerequisites. The word 'bulk' plus 'multiple' implies batching, but nothing tells the agent when this is the right tool.

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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