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create_metadata_testall

Idempotent

Sends test requests to all configured metadata providers, verifying their connectivity and settings.

Instructions

Create Metadata.

POST /api/v3/metadata/testall

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations cover read-only, idempotent, and destructive hints, but the description adds no behavioral context beyond the HTTP method and path. It does not explain what "testall" does, whether it triggers side effects, or what kind of response to expect. There is no contradiction with the annotations.

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 Metadata." adds no information beyond the name, and the bare endpoint does not earn its place by clarifying the operation.

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 no parameters and an output schema, the description remains incomplete because it fails to state what the testall endpoint actually does. An agent cannot determine the purpose, prerequisites, or effect of calling this tool without relying on the URL path alone.

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

Parameters4/5

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

The tool has zero parameters and 100% schema coverage, so there is nothing the description needs to add about parameter semantics. The baseline of 4 applies for a parameterless tool.

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?

The description is essentially a restatement of the tool name, saying only "Create Metadata." It omits the critical "testall" action, and the endpoint path is the only clue that this may test all metadata providers. The phrase "Create Metadata" is misleading and fails to distinguish this tool from siblings like create_metadata or create_metadata_test.

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

Usage Guidelines1/5

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

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description actively misleads by implying a create operation, while the endpoint path suggests a test-all operation. No alternatives, exclusions, or conditions are provided.

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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