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slack-mcp

by karbassi

users_admin_invite

Invite a user to a Slack workspace with admin privileges using their email. Optionally add them to specific channels and assign a full name.

Instructions

Invite a user to the workspace as admin (legacy undocumented).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
emailYesEmail address of the person to invite.
channelsNoComma-separated list of channel IDs to add the invitee to (e.g. ``C0123,C0456``).
real_nameNoFull name to assign to the invited user.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only mentions 'legacy undocumented', hinting at potential instability, but fails to disclose permissions, side effects, authentication needs, or what happens upon success/failure.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is very concise (one sentence) and front-loaded with the core purpose. Every word earns its place, though the 'legacy undocumented' tag could be better placed as a note.

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?

Even with an output schema present, the description lacks essential context for an admin-level operation, such as prerequisites, rate limits, or expected behavior. The legacy status warning is insufficient.

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% with all parameters described. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 clearly states the action ('Invite') and the resource ('user to workspace as admin'), with an additional note about legacy status. It distinguishes from sibling tools like users_admin_set_inactive.

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, no prerequisites, and no exclusion criteria. Only the implied context of inviting an admin, but without explicit when-not-to-use or comparisons.

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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