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Create multiple YNAB transactions

ynab_create_transactions_bulk

Create multiple YNAB transactions in a single call. Each transaction requires account, date, and amount (milliunits, negative for outflow). Supports optional payee, category, memo, cleared, approved.

Instructions

Create multiple transactions in a single call. Amounts are in milliunits: negative = outflow (spending), positive = inflow.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
budget_idYesYNAB budget id, or "last-used" for the most recently used budget
transactionsYesTransactions to create
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate it's not read-only or destructive. The description adds the milliunits sign convention but does not cover idempotency, error handling, or rate limits.

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 brief (one sentence plus a quick clarification), front-loads the purpose, and contains no fluff.

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 nested array of transactions and no output schema, a more descriptive summary of required fields would help, but the schema fully documents everything, making the description adequate.

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 coverage is 100%, so the description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema already provides for parameters. The milliunits sign is already in the schema.

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 clearly states the tool creates multiple transactions in a single call, and the name distinguishes it from the sibling ynab_create_transaction that creates a single transaction.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives (e.g., ynab_create_transaction for single transactions), though the name and description imply bulk use.

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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