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create_user

Idempotent

Create a user account on the camera with customizable username, password, role, and PTZ control permissions.

Instructions

Create a new user account on the camera.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ptzNoGrant PTZ control
roleNoUser role (viewer, operator, admin)viewer
userYesUsername (1-14 chars, alphanumeric)
passwordYesPassword for the new user
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=true. The description does not contradict these but adds no additional behavioral context (e.g., constraints on user creation, error behavior). Adequate for the baseline set by annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, front-loaded with verb and resource, no extraneous words. Highly efficient.

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?

Minimal description covers basic purpose but omits return value information and any notes on idempotency. Given the absence of output schema, the description could be more complete.

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% with each parameter described. The tool description adds no extra parameter meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 applies.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Description clearly states verb 'Create', resource 'new user account', and context 'on the camera'. It is specific and distinguishes from sibling tools like update_user, remove_user, and setup_initial_user.

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 tool versus alternatives such as setup_initial_user or update_user. The description lacks context for appropriate usage scenarios.

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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