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Create Groups Seeders Units

create_groups_seeders_units

Seed default measurement units for a locale in Mealie, ensuring consistent unit definitions for recipes and shopping lists.

Instructions

Seed Units

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
localeYes
accept-languageNo

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, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Seed Units' does not explain whether this creates database records, overwrites existing data, requires permissions, is idempotent, or what side effects it may have. The agent gets no actionable behavioral information.

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 text is extremely short, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. A two-word description does not earn its place because it fails to convey the tool's purpose or any operational detail.

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?

Even though an output schema exists and there are only two parameters, the description is fundamentally incomplete. It does not explain what seeding units does, what locale is expected, what the response represents, or how this fits into a broader seeding workflow. This is inadequate for reliable tool selection and 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 for the undocumented parameters. It does not mention locale or accept-language at all, nor does it clarify how locale affects the seeding operation. The description adds no meaning beyond the raw schema.

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 description 'Seed Units' is essentially a restatement of the tool name and title. It identifies the resource (units) and an action (seed), but gives no context about what seeding means, what the operation accomplishes, or how it differs from the many sibling seeder tools beyond the resource name.

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 provides no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives such as create_groups_seeders_foods or create_groups_seeders_labels. There is no mention of prerequisites, intended workflow, or situations where this seeder should be invoked.

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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