add_commentAdds a text comment to a Trello card by card ID, enabling agents to record notes or updates directly on the card.
Add the given text as a new comment to the given card
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| text | Yes | The text of the comment to add | |
| cardId | Yes | ID of the card to comment on |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It states that a new comment is added, but omits permissions required, side effects, rate limits, or what the operation returns. This is a significant gap for a mutation tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It efficiently conveys the core action without extraneous detail.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple two-parameter mutation with full schema coverage, the description is minimally adequate. However, with no annotations and no output schema, it should ideally mention return behavior or permissions to be fully complete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters. The description merely restates 'given text' and 'given card' without adding format, constraints, or examples beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
States a specific verb ('Add') and resource ('comment to card') clearly. However, it does not differentiate from siblings like update_comment or delete_comment, leaving the agent to infer that this is the creation tool.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as update_comment or get_card_comments. Prerequisites or context of use are entirely absent.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.