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bookstack_images_create

Upload image files to the BookStack gallery to enhance documentation with visual content. Supports base64 encoded images and allows association with specific pages.

Instructions

Create a new image by uploading an image file to the gallery

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYesImage name/title (required)
imageYesBase64 encoded image content (required)
typeNoImage typegallery
uploaded_toNoPage ID to associate the image with
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states it's a creation/upload operation, implying mutation, but doesn't cover critical aspects like authentication requirements, rate limits, error handling, or what happens on success/failure. This is a significant gap for a mutation tool without annotation support.

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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's front-loaded and wastes no space, making it easy to parse quickly.

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?

Given the complexity of a creation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks information on behavioral traits, usage context, and expected outcomes, which are crucial for an agent to invoke this tool correctly in a real-world scenario.

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?

The schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what's in the schema, such as explaining the 'gallery' vs 'drawio' types or the implications of 'uploaded_to'. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 clearly states the action ('Create a new image') and resource ('by uploading an image file to the gallery'), making the purpose evident. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like bookstack_images_update or bookstack_attachments_create, which would require more specific context about what distinguishes image creation from other creation operations.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description doesn't mention prerequisites, such as authentication or permissions needed, nor does it compare with sibling tools like bookstack_images_list or bookstack_attachments_create. This leaves the agent without context for tool selection.

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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