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Redash MCP Server

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create_widget

Add a new widget to a Redash dashboard with a given width, and optional visualization or text content.

Instructions

Create a new widget on a dashboard

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dashboard_idYesID of the dashboard to add the widget to
visualization_idNoID of the visualization to display (optional if text widget)
textNoText content for text widgets
widthYesWidth of the widget (1-6)
optionsNoWidget options
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided; description does not disclose side effects, permissions, or error conditions for the create operation.

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?

Single sentence is concise and front-loaded, but could benefit from slight expansion to improve clarity.

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?

Tool has 5 parameters including a complex nested object, no output schema, and no behavioral notes; description is too sparse for reliable usage.

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?

Input schema has 100% description coverage, so the baseline is 3; description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, and nested 'options' object remains vague.

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?

Clearly states the action 'Create' and the resource 'widget on a dashboard', distinguishing it from siblings like delete_widget or update_widget.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as update_widget; lacks prerequisites like required dashboard existence.

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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