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n8n-mcp-connector

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create_webhook

Create a webhook URL for an n8n workflow with a custom path and HTTP method, enabling external services to trigger that workflow.

Instructions

Create a webhook URL for a workflow with custom configuration

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathNoCustom webhook path (optional)
methodNoHTTP method for the webhookPOST
workflowIdYesThe workflow ID

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv2.0.0

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 burden. It does not state whether the webhook is immediately live, whether it overwrites an existing webhook, what auth the caller needs, or what the mutation returns — all important for a creation tool. 'with custom configuration' is vague filler rather than disclosure.

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 wasted words. It is efficient, though the phrase 'with custom configuration' adds little 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?

With no annotations, no output schema, and a mutation that returns a webhook URL, the description should explain at least what the created artifact is and what the caller receives. Key behavioral facts (uniqueness of path, resulting URL shape, activation state) are absent.

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 all three parameters (path, method, workflowId) are already documented in the schema. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, so the baseline 3 applies.

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 webhook URL for a workflow'), which is clear enough to distinguish from sibling node/connection tools. It does not, however, contrast itself with any sibling explicitly (e.g., activate_workflow or execute_workflow).

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?

The description gives no indication of when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites (e.g., workflow must exist or be active), and no guidance on idempotency or whether a webhook already exists. Usage must be inferred entirely from the name.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.