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Create Admin Users

create_admin_users

Create new admin users in Mealie with specified credentials, email, and optional permissions or authentication settings.

Instructions

Create One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idNo
adminNo
emailYes
groupNo
advancedNo
fullNameYes
passwordYes
usernameYes
canInviteNo
canManageNo
householdNo
authMethodNo
canOrganizeNo
accept-languageNo
showAnnouncementsNo
canManageHouseholdNo
lastReadAnnouncementNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

D1.3/5.0
Behavior1/5

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. 'Create One' reveals nothing about side effects, permission requirements, whether it mutates state, what happens on duplicate usernames, or what the response indicates.

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 purposeful conciseness. It does not earn its place because it conveys almost no useful 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?

For a complex 17-parameter creation tool with no annotations and zero schema description coverage, this description is completely inadequate. The agent cannot determine required semantics, validation rules, or how to construct a correct request.

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% and the description does not compensate for that. None of the 17 parameters are explained, and the terse description adds no meaning beyond the raw schema names.

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

Purpose2/5

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

The phrase 'Create One' is a near-tautology of the title 'Create Admin Users' and does not specify the resource or scope. It at least includes a verb, but an agent cannot tell from the description alone what object is being created or how this differs from sibling creation endpoints.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description gives no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as create_admin_users_unlock, update_admin_users_by_item, or create_users_register. There is no mention of prerequisites, admin context, or exclusions.

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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