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Create Document from IIIF URL

transkribus_coll_create_doc_from_iiif

Create a document in a Transkribus collection by importing an IIIF manifest URL.

Instructions

Create a document in a collection from an IIIF manifest URL.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
collIdYesCollection ID
urlYesIIIF manifest URL
titleNoDocument title
fileNameNoFile name for the document
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations (readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false) already indicate mutation without destruction, but the description adds no behavioral context beyond 'create'. It does not mention error handling, side effects of accessing external URLs (openWorldHint=true), or idempotency, so the description adds little value.

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 a single sentence with no wasted words. It is extremely concise and front-loaded with 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?

Despite having 4 parameters and no output schema, the description fails to explain what the tool returns, what constitutes a valid IIIF manifest, or that the collection must exist. For a creation tool, this is insufficient guidance.

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 documentation covers all 4 parameters (100% coverage). The description restates the relationship ('IIIF manifest URL' maps to 'url', 'in a collection' maps to 'collId') but does not add meaning beyond the schema, earning the baseline score of 3.

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 action ('create'), the resource ('document in a collection'), and the source ('IIIF manifest URL'). It distinguishes this tool from sibling tools like transkribus_coll_create_doc_from_ftp and transkribus_coll_create_doc_from_mets, making the purpose specific and unambiguous.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, no prerequisites, and no exclusions. Given the many similar create_doc_from_* siblings, explicit usage context is missing.

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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