skylight-mcp

skylight_create_album

Create a photo album on the Skylight Calendar family hub by providing a title and optional frame. Use it to organize photos into albums for display.

Instructions

Create a photo album.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "title": "<title>"
    },
    "name": "skylight_create_album"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`title`	Yes
`frameId`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedv1.0.1Sep 19, 2026

changedInput schema / $schema

Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"

First observedv0.4.6Jul 30, 2026

TDQS

C2.4/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is partially covered. The description adds no behavioral context of its own: it says nothing about what happens on duplicate titles, whether the album is created empty, or what the caller receives. With the write semantics assumed but not confirmed, there is no value added beyond structured fields.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

One short sentence with no filler and the action is front-loaded, which is structurally fine. The problem is under-specification rather than verbosity, so it is neither wasteful nor substantive.

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?

This is a write tool with no output schema and no parameter documentation. The description does not cover required permissions, the meaning of frameId, or the result of the call, leaving an agent without enough context to invoke it beyond the required title argument.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, so both parameters (title, frameId) are undocumented anywhere. The description does not explain what "title" implies for uniqueness or what "frameId" does (presumably ties the album to a specific frame). With low coverage, the description should compensate, and it does not.

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

Purpose3/5

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

The description states a specific verb and resource ("Create a photo album"), so the basic action is unambiguous. However, it adds essentially nothing beyond the tool name skylight_create_album and gives no scope detail, such as whether the album belongs to a frame or a device. It does not distinguish this tool from siblings like skylight_add_to_album, skylight_update_album, or skylight_set_device_album.

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 skylight_list_albums or skylight_add_to_album, nor any stated prerequisites (e.g., required permissions or an existing frame). The agent must infer everything from the name alone.

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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