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Create a new review record for a member. Use for importing legacy reviews or adding test data. Requires user ID and reviewer email.

Instructions

Create a review - Create a new review record. Writes live data.

Use when: importing legacy reviews from another platform, adding placeholder reviews for test data, or scripting review submissions from an external integration. Real member-submitted reviews come through the BD review form - only use this API when bypassing that form.

Required: user_id, review_email.

Parameter interactions:

  • user_id - the member being reviewed

  • rating_overall: integer 1-5 (higher = better)

  • recommend: 0=No, 1=Yes (shown as a thumbs-up recommendation flag)

  • review_status controls initial visibility - default flow is 0 Pending -> admin review

See also: updateReview (modify existing).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
user_idYes
review_nameNoReviewer's display name. Strongly recommended - most BD themes render this on the profile next to the review.
review_emailYesREQUIRED (server rejects with `The review email is required` when omitted, despite earlier docs that listed only `user_id` as required). Reviewer's email. Used for notification threading and duplicate-review detection.
review_titleNo
review_descriptionNo
rating_overallNo
recommendNo
review_statusNoReview status (integer). Authoritative values from BD admin: 0 = Pending (newly submitted, awaiting moderation - default for new reviews) 2 = Accepted (approved and visible on the member profile) 3 = Declined (rejected by admin - not publicly visible) 4 = Waiting for Admin (member pre-accepted, admin sign-off required) Value 1 is NOT a documented status - **but BD does NOT reject it. Passing `1` stores `"1"` verbatim with undefined render behavior.** Stick to the documented set. On create, default flow starts at 0.
Behavior4/5

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

Annotations are consistent; description adds context about review_status flow, email usage, and that it writes live data. No contradictions.

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?

Well-structured with sections (purpose, use when, requirements, parameter interactions, see also). Slightly lengthy but all content is valuable.

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?

Covers usage, parameters, and behaviors; missing return value information but no output schema exists. Overall adequate given complexity.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is only 38%, but description explains each parameter's meaning, constraints, and interactions (e.g., rating_overall scale, recommend flag, review_status enum with warning about undocumented value 1).

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states 'Create a new review record' and distinguishes from siblings by specifying it's for bypassing the BD review form, with a see also to updateReview.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly lists use cases (importing legacy, placeholder, scripting) and when not to use (real member-submitted reviews should use the BD form), with alternative referenced.

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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