create_tag
Creates a new tag to organize and categorize workflows in your n8n instance.
Instructions
Create a new tag.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | Tag name |
Creates a new tag to organize and categorize workflows in your n8n instance.
Create a new tag.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | Tag name |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, and description only states the action 'create'. Does not disclose any behavioral traits such as idempotency, return value, permissions, or error conditions.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is extremely short but under-specifies the tool's behavior. It is a sentence that essentially repeats the tool name, lacking essential details.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the simplicity and lack of output schema, the description fails to address common concerns like uniqueness, error handling, or required scopes. It is insufficient for correct tool usage.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema already describes the sole parameter 'name' with 'Tag name', achieving 100% coverage. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description restates the tool name without adding specificity. It says 'Create a new tag' which is essentially the same as the name 'create_tag'. No distinction from siblings like create_project or create_workflow.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like update_tag, delete_tag, or list_tags. No mention of prerequisites or contexts where creation is appropriate.
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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