MongoDB

insert

Insert one or more documents into a MongoDB collection, with support for ordered inserts, write concern, and bypassing schema validation.

Instructions

Insert one or more documents into a MongoDB collection

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": {
      "collection": "<collection>",
      "documents": "<documents>"
    },
    "name": "insert"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`ordered`	No	If true, perform ordered insert. If false, insert unordered
`documents`	Yes	Array of documents to insert
`collection`	Yes	Name of the collection to insert into
`objectIdMode`	No	Control how 24-character hex strings are handled	auto
`writeConcern`	No	Write concern for the insert operation
`bypassDocumentValidation`	No	Allow insert to bypass schema validation

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedv1.0.0Apr 15, 2025

TDQS

B3.1/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavior. It lacks details on handling duplicate _id errors, return values, or performance implications. Only states basic insert action.

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?

One short sentence with no waste, but could be more informative without being verbose. Front-loads the core action.

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?

With 6 parameters including nested objects and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It should mention error handling, return format, and parameter default behaviors.

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 baseline is 3. Description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema; it doesn't explain parameters like ordered, objectIdMode, or writeConcern.

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 verb 'Insert' and the resource 'MongoDB collection', with 'one or more documents' specifying scope. It distinguishes from siblings like query (read) and update (modify) with a specific insert action.

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 (e.g., update for modifying, query for reading). No prerequisites or context about required permissions or collection existence.

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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