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Create Bin

create_bin

Create a new bin in the project panel to organize media and sequences. Optionally specify a parent bin to nest the folder within existing structure.

Instructions

Create a new bin (folder) in the project panel

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesName of the new bin
parent_binNoOptional parent bin name or node ID. Creates in root if omitted.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
okYesWhether the tool completed successfully.
dataNoTool-specific result data when ok is true.
toolYesThe registered MCP tool name.
errorNoFailure detail when ok is false.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv1.14.4
    • changedInput schema / $schema
      Previous value: -"http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#"New value: +"https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema"
    • changedOutput schema / (root)
      Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
      +  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
      +  "additionalProperties": false,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "data": {
      +      "description": "Tool-specific result data when ok is true."
      +    },
      +    "error": {
      +      "description": "Failure detail when ok is false.",
      +      "type": "string"
      +    },
      +    "ok": {
      +      "description": "Whether the tool completed successfully.",
      +      "type": "boolean"
      +    },
      +    "tool": {
      +      "description": "The registered MCP tool name.",
      +      "minLength": 1,
      +      "type": "string"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "required": [
      +    "ok",
      +    "tool"
      +  ],
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. Changed1 schema field changedv1.4.0
    • removedInput schema / additionalProperties
      Removed value: -false
  3. Addedv1.1.5
  4. Removedv1.1.5
  5. First observedv1.1.1

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

The description aligns with the annotations (readOnlyHint=false matches the mutating 'create' verb) and adds the location context 'in the project panel,' which is mildly useful. However, it reveals nothing beyond the creation fact — no information about name-collision behavior, project-scope requirements, or side effects — and the annotation flags are all false defaults that carry little weight.

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?

A single ten-word sentence with zero filler; the core action and resource are front-loaded. The '(folder)' gloss and the 'project panel' location qualifier both earn their place and cost nothing.

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?

For a simple two-parameter tool, the combination of a fully documented schema, an output schema, and annotations covers the mechanics of invocation. The single real gap is the missing routing distinction from create_smart_bin, which is already penalized under purpose clarity and usage 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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters, including the meaningful distinction that parent_bin accepts a name or node ID and defaults to root when omitted. The description adds no parameter-level meaning, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 states a specific action (create) on a specific resource (bin) and clarifies the domain meaning with '(folder)' and the location 'in the project panel.' It clearly differentiates from delete_bin and rename_bin, but it does not distinguish itself from the near-identical sibling create_smart_bin, which also creates a bin in the project panel. That missing distinction keeps it from a 5.

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 such as create_smart_bin, import_folder, or move_item_to_bin. No prerequisites (e.g., an open project) or exclusions are mentioned, and with over 160 siblings including a smart-bin creation tool, an agent must infer selection criteria entirely from the tool name.

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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