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paperclip-mcp

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Claim first instance admin from a browser session

pc_post_bootstrap_claim

Claim the initial admin role for a Paperclip instance using a browser session to obtain board-level authorization.

Instructions

Claim first instance admin from a browser session

Paperclip operation: POST /api/bootstrap/claim. Authorization class: board.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyNoOptional JSON compatibility payload. The source OpenAPI operation does not declare a request schema.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes
headersYes
encodingYes
status_codeYes
content_typeYes
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate non-readonly, non-destructive, non-idempotent, and open-world hints. The description adds the authorization requirement ('board') but does not disclose side effects (e.g., whether it creates an admin or modifies state) or error conditions. The added value is marginal.

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?

Three brief sentences, front-loaded with the core purpose. No unnecessary words; every sentence delivers essential information concisely.

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 description lacks critical context for a bootstrapping operation: prerequisites (e.g., unclaimed instance), success behavior, failure modes, and idempotency implications. This omission leaves the agent with insufficient understanding to use the tool safely.

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?

With 100% schema description coverage, the description mirrors the schema's parameter info ('Optional JSON compatibility payload. The source OpenAPI operation does not declare a request schema.'). It adds no new semantics beyond what the schema already provides.

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 (claim first instance admin) and the resource (browser session), with the HTTP method and path. It distinguishes the tool's specific bootstrap purpose but does not compare with sibling tools, which is acceptable given the unique endpoint.

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?

The description provides the authorization class ('board') but offers no explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any context for prerequisites or exclusions. The usage scenario is implied but not clearly defined.

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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