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Create Workflow Group

create_workflow_group

Creates a workflow group from supplied data so you can organize Rootly workflows by name, kind, icon, description, and position.

Instructions

Creates a new workflow group from provided data

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dataYes

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Addedv2.4.0

TDQS

C2.4/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, idempotentHint=false and openWorldHint=true; the description adds no further context such as whether names must be unique, what permissions are needed, or what happens on conflict. It effectively restates the annotation profile without enrichment.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

A single short sentence, front-loaded with the verb, with no padding or repetition. Its brevity is efficient even though the content is thin.

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?

For a mutation tool with a nested required payload, no output schema reference in the description, and no annotation coverage of side effects, the description is far too thin. An output schema exists so return values needn't be explained, but the creation contract (required fields, uniqueness, kind semantics) is left unaddressed.

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

Parameters2/5

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

The sole parameter is a required nested object with required 'type' and 'attributes.name' fields, and the description says nothing about its shape or required contents. The nested schema does document individual fields well, which softens the gap, but the description itself contributes zero semantic value here.

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

Purpose3/5

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

Names a specific verb and resource ('Creates a new workflow group'), so the agent knows the operation. However 'from provided data' is filler and the description does nothing to distinguish it from siblings like update_workflow_group or create_workflow.

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 indication of when to use this versus create_workflow, update_workflow_group, or list_workflow_groups, and no prerequisites or preconditions are stated. The agent has to infer usage purely from the name.

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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