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Create Plain Environment

kinsta_environments_create-plain

Create a new plain environment for a Kinsta site to set up a clean staging or development workspace. Returns an operation ID for tracking.

Instructions

Create a new plain (empty) environment for a site. Returns an operation_id.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
site_idYesThe site ID to create the environment for
is_premiumYesWhether this is a premium staging environment
display_nameYesDisplay name for the environment

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv1.1.0

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The description discloses the create side effect and the operation_id return value, which is useful because no output schema is provided. Annotations only include openWorldHint, so the description carries the safety/behavior burden; it could add that creation is asynchronous and may need polling via kinsta_operations_status.

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?

Two short sentences with no filler; the key purpose is front-loaded and the operation_id return detail is valuable and placed at the end.

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?

For a simple 3-parameter creation tool, the description states what it does and what it returns, while the schema covers all parameters. It is slightly incomplete because it omits async polling guidance and any conditions or restrictions, but these are not critical for basic invocation.

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 the schema already explains site_id, display_name, and is_premium. The description adds no parameter-level meaning (e.g., what 'premium' implies for a plain environment), so 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?

The description uses a specific verb ('Create') and resource ('plain (empty) environment for a site'), and it names the return value. The 'plain (empty)' qualifier distinguishes it from clone-type environment tools, though it does not explicitly contrast it with the sibling kinsta_environments_create.

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 is given on when to use this tool over kinsta_environments_clone or kinsta_environments_create. It provides no context about prerequisites, limitations, or situations where this tool should be preferred.

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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