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create_model

Creates a new Stella model with specified simulation time settings: start, stop, time step, integration method, and time units.

Instructions

Create a new Stella model with specified time settings

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dtNoTime step
nameYesModel name
stopNoSimulation stop time
startNoSimulation start time
methodNoIntegration method (Euler or RK4)Euler
model_idNoOptional model ID to assign in this session
time_unitsNoTime unitsYears
workspace_idNoOpaque application workspace handle. Required by MCP 2026-07-28 clients; supported legacy stdio clients may omit it to use the process-local compatibility workspace.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
modelYes
model_idYes
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false) indicate a non-destructive write, which the description aligns with. The description adds minimal behavioral context such as 'with specified time settings', but does not disclose side effects, persistence, or workspace association beyond what schema parameters imply.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler or redundant information. It clearly states the tool's purpose without wasting words.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the rich input schema (100% parameter descriptions), output schema, and annotations, the description provides adequate context for an agent to understand the tool's role. It does not explain how the model is referenced later, but the schema's parameters (model_id, workspace_id) and output schema fill that gap.

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 the schema fully documents all 8 parameters. The description highlights time-related settings but does not add new meaning beyond the schema, warranting the baseline score of 3.

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?

The description clearly identifies the action (create) and the resource (a new Stella model), with a specific scope of time settings. It is clear but does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like build_model, so it does not fully meet the 5-level standard.

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 guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as build_model or load_template. The description implies use for creating a model but does not provide context or exclusions.

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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