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Create a group

create_group

Create an empty user group with no permissions or page rules. The group grants no access until you configure it with update_group.

Instructions

Creates an empty group. It starts with no permissions and no page rules, so it grants nothing until update_group is called.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesGroup name.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
truncatedNoPresent only when the answer was shortened to fit the budget.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed2 schema fields changedv0.2.0
    • 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": true,
      +  "properties": {
      +    "truncated": {
      +      "additionalProperties": true,
      +      "description": "Present only when the answer was shortened to fit the budget.",
      +      "properties": {},
      +      "type": "object"
      +    }
      +  },
      +  "type": "object"
      +}
  2. First observedv0.1.2

TDQS

A4.7/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Beyond the annotations (which only indicate write semantics, non-idempotence, and non-destructiveness), the description reveals the important behavioral trait that a new group has no permissions or page rules and therefore has no authorization effect until updated. This materially changes how an agent should reason about post-create actions.

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?

Two concise sentences with the core action first and the key caveat second. No filler or redundancy.

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

Completeness5/5

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

For a single-parameter creation tool with an output schema and annotations covering the basic traits, the description covers all meaningful behavioral context: what is created, what it lacks, and what should be called next. No critical information appears to be missing for correct invocation.

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% and the only parameter, name, is already described as 'Group name.' The description adds no parameter-level meaning beyond what the schema provides, so the baseline of 3 applies.

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 states a specific verb and resource ('Creates an empty group') and immediately clarifies what 'empty' means: no permissions and no page rules. This distinguishes it from update_group and other group lifecycle tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It explicitly tells the agent that the created group grants nothing until update_group is called, effectively naming the follow-up alternative. This makes the basic create-then-update workflow clear.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.