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Assign Plaintext to Page

transkribus_page_assign_plaintext
Idempotent

Assign plain text content to a page as a new transcript in Transkribus. Provide collection, document, page number, and text to create the transcript.

Instructions

Assign plain text content to a page as a new transcript.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
idYesDocument ID
noteNoNote for the transcript
pageYesPage number
textYesPlain text content to assign
collIdYesCollection ID
parentNoParent transcript ID
statusNoTranscript status
toolNameNoTool name that created the transcript
nrIsPageIdNoTreat page nr as page ID
useExistingLayoutNoUse existing layout

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv4.0.0
    • addedInput schema / properties / parent / default
      Added value: +-1
  2. First observedv2.1.1

TDQS

B3.3/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare non-destructive, idempotent, open-world mutation, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only that the result is a 'new transcript', implying creation rather than overwrite, but omits permissions, side effects, and handling of existing transcripts.

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?

Single sentence, front-loaded with the action and resource, no filler. Appropriately concise for the core purpose.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The schema fully documents parameters and annotations cover safety, but the description lacks usage context and behavioral details (e.g., transcript creation vs. replacement, permissions). For a mutation tool with 10 parameters, this leaves gaps an agent must infer.

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 all 10 parameters are documented in the schema. The description adds no parameter syntax or meaning beyond what the schema provides; baseline 3.

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?

Specific verb+resource: assign plaintext content to a page as a new transcript. Clear what it does, but does not distinguish itself from siblings like page_post_transcript or page_replace, so a 4.

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 when-to-use guidance, no alternatives, no prerequisites. The description implies usage but provides no explicit context for choosing this over page_post_transcript or other transcript tools.

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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