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mcp-zabbix

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Python
Remote

zabbix_configuration_import

Import configuration data into Zabbix via the API to automate monitoring setup and maintenance.

Instructions

Zabbix API configuration.import method

Tool call template

This tool declares no required parameters. Add optional parameters from the input schema as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {},
    "name": "zabbix_configuration_import"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
paramsNo

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries full burden but fails to disclose any behavioral traits. It does not indicate whether the operation is idempotent, whether it overwrites existing configuration, or what side effects occur.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely short (one sentence) but lacks substantive content. It is concise at the expense of utility, failing to earn its place with valuable information.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Given the complexity of configuration import in Zabbix and the minimal schema/annotations, the description is severely incomplete. It does not describe the output schema, expected data format, or behavior, making it inadequate for correct tool usage.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Input schema has a single 'params' field with a loose anyOf object/null definition and no constraints. Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds no meaning about what the params should contain or their structure.

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?

Description mentions 'import' and 'configuration', providing a basic verb+resource. However, it does not clarify what importing configuration entails (e.g., importing from a file or data format). Siblings like 'zabbix_configuration_export' hint at the inverse, but the purpose is not sharply defined.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool over other related tools (e.g., configuration_create, configuration_importcompare). No prerequisites or context for invocation are provided.

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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