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generate_navigation

Generate sidebar and mobile navigation by defining sections, items, icons, paths, placements, and permissions for a specified module.

Instructions

Generate navigation sections and items for sidebar and mobile navigation

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": {
      "moduleId": "<moduleId>",
      "items": "<items>"
    },
    "name": "generate_navigation"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`items`	Yes	Navigation items
`section`	No	Navigation section (optional)
`moduleId`	Yes	Module ID (kebab-case)

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv1.0.0Sep 4, 2026

TDQS

B3.1/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'generate' without indicating whether this modifies existing navigation, requires specific permissions, or has side effects. The description fails to disclose any behavioral traits beyond the basic action.

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?

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is concise and to the point, though it could be more informative. The structure is clean and efficient.

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?

Given the tool's complexity (nested objects, no output schema, no annotations), the description is inadequate. It lacks information about return values, side effects, prerequisites, or any operational context that would help an agent use it correctly. The description is too sparse to be complete.

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 descriptions cover all top-level parameters (moduleId, items, section) with basic descriptions, so the baseline is 3. However, the description adds no additional meaning about parameters, and nested item properties (key, label, icon, etc.) lack descriptions. The description does not compensate for the nested object complexity, but the schema provides minimal guidance.

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?

The description clearly states the tool generates navigation sections and items for sidebar and mobile navigation. This is a specific verb and resource, and it distinguishes itself from sibling tools that focus on modules, pages, widgets, etc. There is no ambiguity about the tool's purpose.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention prerequisites or exclusion scenarios. It simply states what it does without any contextual direction, leaving the agent to infer usage.

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