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mendeley_add_document

Create a new Mendeley library entry from bibliographic metadata such as title, authors, year, source, abstract, and identifiers.

Instructions

Create a new library entry from supplied bibliographic metadata such as title, authors, year, source, abstract, and identifiers.

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "title": "<title>"
    },
    "name": "mendeley_add_document"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Default
`year`	No
`title`	Yes
`source`	No
`authors`	No
`abstract`	No
`doc_type`	No	journal
`identifiers`	No

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`result`	Yes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

First observedJan 4, 2026

TDQS

A3.6/5.0

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must carry the behavioral disclosure burden. It states the core create action but does not disclose duplicate handling, required permissions, side effects, or what is returned on success or failure. This is a significant gap for a mutation tool.

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, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It states the action and key parameters efficiently, making it easy for an agent to parse.

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 an output schema, the tool has no annotations and 0% schema description coverage. The one-sentence description does not cover required title, doc_type default, object formats for authors/identifiers, or behavioral consequences. It is a useful summary but not fully actionable 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 0%, and the description compensates by listing most parameters (title, authors, year, source, abstract, identifiers) and framing them as bibliographic metadata. However, it omits doc_type and does not explain the expected structure of authors or identifiers objects, leaving some ambiguity.

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 uses the specific verb 'Create' and identifies the resource as 'a new library entry', with examples of the bibliographic metadata involved. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling operations like mendeley_add_document_to_folder, mendeley_update_document, and mendeley_delete_document.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description provides clear context: use this tool when creating a new library entry from metadata. It does not explicitly state when not to use it or name alternatives, but the use case is unambiguous given the sibling set.

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