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abx_import_actions

Imports an ABX action bundle and saves all included actions, with options to fail, ignore, overwrite, or create on conflicts.

Instructions

Import an action bundle Imports an action bundle and saves all actions POST /abx/api/resources/actions/import

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYesBundle of actions to import

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and destructiveHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds essentially nothing beyond that: it never explains how the import handles name collisions, whether existing actions are replaced, or whether authentication/scope constraints apply.

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

Conciseness3/5

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

The text is short, but the first two lines restate the same fact ('Import an action bundle' / 'Imports an action bundle and saves all actions'), and the raw HTTP route adds little for an agent choosing a tool. Front-loading is fine; redundancy costs it a point.

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?

This is a mutating import with a nested body object, a four-way conflict-resolution enum, and no output schema. The description should explain what the option values mean for existing actions and what the result is, but it stops at a paraphrase of the name.

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?

With schema description coverage reported at 100%, the schema carries the parameter burden, so baseline 3 applies. The description does not compensate for the weakest point, namely the meaning of the option enum (FAIL/IGNORE/OVERWRITE/CREATE), which is the single most consequential decision in the call.

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 specific verb and resource ('Import an action bundle') and clarifies the effect ('saves all actions'). It does not distinguish itself from nearby siblings such as abx_export or abx_post_actions, but the core purpose is unambiguous.

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?

There is no statement of when to use this versus abx_export, abx_post_actions, or abx_create_action_version, nor any prerequisite context. The agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name and the raw POST path.

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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