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Create Record

create_record

Create a new record in an Airtable table by specifying the base ID, table ID or name, and field values for the record.

Instructions

Create a new record in a table

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
baseIdYesThe ID of the base
fieldsYesThe fields for the new record
tableIdYesThe ID or name of the table

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYes
fieldsYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.14.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already establish readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds nothing beyond that — no mention of required permissions, whether fields must match the table schema, or any side effects. For a mutation tool it is behaviorally silent.

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?

A single short sentence with no filler, front-loading the verb and resource. It is efficient but borders on under-specification rather than being genuinely well-structured.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained. However, for a nested-object mutation tool the description should at least hint at how the fields object maps to the table schema; that gap keeps it merely adequate.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema description coverage is 100%, so all three parameters (baseId, tableId, fields) are documented in the schema itself. The description adds no extra meaning about how fields should be keyed or validated, so the baseline 3 applies.

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?

States a specific verb (Create) and resource (a new record in a table), which is enough for an agent to know what the tool does. It does not, however, distinguish itself from sibling creation tools like create_table, create_field, or create_comment beyond the word 'record'.

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 on when to use this versus update_records or the other create_* siblings, and no stated prerequisites (e.g., that the base and table must already exist). Usage is only implied by the tool name.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.