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Create Users By Id Ratings By Slug

create_users_by_id_ratings_by_slug

Assign a rating to a recipe for a user by providing the recipe slug and rating value. Also optionally mark the recipe as a favorite.

Instructions

Sets the user's rating for a recipe

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
slugYes
ratingNo
isFavoriteNo
accept-languageNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv3.20.1

TDQS

C2.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It only discloses that the operation mutates a rating; it does not state whether repeated calls overwrite, whether null removes the rating, or that isFavorite is also accepted.

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 one sentence with no filler and puts the action verb first. It is concise but so sparse that it lacks any helpful structure beyond the headline.

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?

With five parameters, no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema descriptions, a single clause is not enough context. The description omits parameter mapping, null/favorite behavior, and return expectations, making it inadequate for reliable invocation.

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

Parameters2/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description adds only 'rating for a recipe.' It does not explain that id is the user id, slug identifies the recipe, or that rating, isFavorite, and accept-language are optional and nullable, so an agent cannot confidently populate all five parameters.

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 uses a clear verb ('Sets') and identifies the resource ('the user's rating for a recipe'), which separates it from the list/get/delete rating and favorites siblings. It does not mention the optional favorite flag, and 'sets' leaves create-vs-update ambiguous, so it is not a 5.

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 gives no guidance on when to use this tool or which alternative to prefer. It does not point to create_users_by_id_favorites_by_slug for favorites or explain when a rating should be set versus updated/deleted.

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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