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Update Admin Users By Item

update_admin_users_by_item

Update a single user's admin information, including email, group, household, and permissions, for a specific Mealie item using its unique ID.

Instructions

Update One

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
adminNo
emailYes
groupYes
tokensNo
groupIdYes
item_idYes
advancedNo
cacheKeyYes
fullNameNo
usernameNo
canInviteNo
canManageNo
groupSlugYes
householdYes
authMethodNo
canOrganizeNo
householdIdYes
householdSlugYes
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

D1.1/5.0
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations are present, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Update One' reveals nothing about permissions required, side effects, validation behavior, or response semantics for this mutation. The description is almost entirely empty of 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?

'Update One' is severely under-specified rather than concise. It is a fragment with no structured content and no useful information, so the brevity provides no value.

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 update tool with 23 parameters, 10 required fields, and a large set of sibling tools, this description is completely inadequate. It does not explain what resource is updated, what item_id refers to, or what fields are relevant. The presence of an output schema cannot compensate for the total absence of semantic context.

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 adds no meaning for any of the 23 parameters, including required fields such as cacheKey, groupSlug, householdSlug, and groupId. An agent cannot infer how these parameters relate to the update operation or what values are expected.

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

Purpose1/5

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

The description consists only of the phrase 'Update One,' which essentially restates the update-by-item behavior already implied by the tool name. It does not identify the resource ('admin users') or provide any detail that distinguishes it from the many similar update tools.

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?

No guidance is provided about when to use this tool versus its siblings such as update_users_by_item, update_admin_households_by_item, or update_organizers_categories_by_item. There are no mentioned alternatives, exclusions, or contextual cues.

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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