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Create Admin Email

create_admin_email

Verify email delivery by sending a test email to an admin address, confirming Mealie's email configuration works for notifications.

Instructions

Send Test Email

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
emailYes
accept-languageNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
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. 'Send Test Email' reveals only the basic action and does not mention side effects, delivery guarantees, authorization requirements, or whether an actual email is sent or merely queued. This is minimal but not misleading.

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, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. It lacks essential context and does not earn its place as a standalone description because it fails to clarify parameters or behavior.

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?

Despite having an output schema, the tool lacks annotations and has a sparse description. Missing details include what the email parameter expects, whether the accept-language field affects the email content, and any confirmation or response behavior. The definition is insufficient for reliable tool selection and correct invocation.

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?

Schema description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate, but it provides no parameter information at all. The email parameter and accept-language parameter are completely undocumented in both the schema and the description, leaving the agent without any semantic guidance for invocation.

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?

The description 'Send Test Email' states a specific verb and resource, clearly indicating the action of sending a test email. It is distinguishable from sibling list operations like list_admin_email, though it does not explicitly mention the admin context or differentiate itself from potential create/send variants.

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 is provided about when to use this tool versus alternatives. There are no prerequisites, exclusions, or conditions described, leaving the agent to infer the appropriate context entirely from the tool name and short description.

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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