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Redmine MCP Server

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createFile

Create a file in a Redmine project by specifying project ID, format, and file metadata. Enables adding new files to Redmine project documents.

Instructions

Create file

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyParamsYes
pathParamsYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.2.0

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations only indicate readOnlyHint=false, signaling a write operation, but the description adds no behavioral context such as what 'creating a file' entails, whether it overwrites existing files, what the token represents, or what side effects occur. It does not contradict the annotations, but it also does not enrich them.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is short, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. 'Create file' is one empty sentence that carries no explanatory value beyond the tool name.

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

Completeness1/5

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

With no output schema, no parameter documentation, no usage guidance, and a complex nested input schema with required tokens, formats, and project IDs, the description is severely incomplete. There is no way for an agent to confidently construct a valid call based solely on this definition.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description provides no explanation for parameters like pathParams.format, pathParams.projectId, or bodyParams.file.token. Given nested required parameters and a non-obvious 'token' field, the complete absence of semantic guidance makes it impossible to understand the intended inputs from the description alone.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description 'Create file' is essentially a tautology of the tool name 'createFile' and adds no new information about what kind of file, in what context, or how it differs from file-related siblings like uploadAttachmentFromLocalFile or downloadAttachmentToLocalFile. It states a verb and resource but provides no distinguishing detail.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as uploadAttachmentFromLocalFile or uploadAttachmentAsBase64Content. No context is given about prerequisites, typical scenarios, or situations where another tool would be more appropriate.

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