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Create Device Group

create_device_group

Create a device group to logically organize network devices for management, configuration, and automation workflows.

Instructions

Create a new device group on Itential Platform.

Device groups enable logical organization of network devices for streamlined management, configuration deployment, and automation workflows.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "name": "<name>"
    },
    "name": "create_device_group"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesThe name of the device group to create
devicesNoList of devices to add to the group
descriptionNoShort description of the device group

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesUnique identifier for the created device group
nameYesName of the device group
statusYesCurrent status of the device group
messageYesStatus message describing the create operation

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.1.0

TDQS

A3.8/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already convey readOnlyHint=false, matching the 'Create' action. The description adds context about device group purpose but does not disclose extra behavioral details such as idempotency, name uniqueness, or failure modes.

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?

The description is exactly two sentences with the core action front-loaded and a brief value proposition. No wasted words.

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

Completeness4/5

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

Given the tool's simplicity, a valid output schema, and clear sibling context (add_devices_to_group, get_device_groups), the description is sufficient. It could have mentioned whether initial devices can be provided or if the group is created empty, but the schema already covers that.

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% for all three parameters, so the description need not repeat them. It adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, which is the baseline expectation.

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?

The description states 'Create a new device group on Itential Platform' with a specific verb and resource, clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like get_device_groups and add_devices_to_group.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Usage is implied by the verb 'Create' and the context of organizing devices, but there is no explicit guidance on when to use this instead of add_devices_to_group for populating a group after creation.

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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