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Create/Invite a community member

create_member
Destructive

Create or invite a member to a Circle community by supplying member details and setting confirm=true to approve the state-changing action.

Instructions

Create/Invite a community member. Changes community state and requires confirm=true for the user-requested action.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameNo
emailNo
avatarNosigned_id of the avatar returned from the direct upload endpoint
accountNoNamed private Circle account; selects credentials, not a remote community ID.
confirmNoSet true only when the user asked for exactly this action.
payloadNoComplete JSON request body instead of body flags. Supports nested Tiptap, maps and nullable values.
headlineNo
passwordNo
space_idsNo
is_flaggedNo
preferencesNo
payload_fileNoRegular local JSON body file, at most 5 MB. Cannot be mixed with body flags or payload.
member_tag_idsNo
skip_invitationNo
space_group_idsNo
community_member_profile_fieldsNoProfile fields key value pairs

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changedv3.0.1
    • changedInput schema / properties / confirm / description
      Previous value: -"Must be true for the specific user-requested write."New value: +"Set true only when the user asked for exactly this action."
  2. First observedv2.0.0

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, readOnlyHint=false, idempotentHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds only that it 'changes community state' and requires confirm, and the confirm rule is already stated in the schema's confirm field, so the marginal behavioral disclosure is thin.

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?

Two short sentences with no filler, and the state-change/confirm constraint is front-loaded right after the purpose. Nothing redundant.

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 16-parameter, zero-required, nested-object mutation tool with no output schema, the description is far too thin. It omits the payload/body-flags/payload_file exclusivity rules and any indication of what a successful invite returns or requires.

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?

Schema description coverage is 38% across 16 parameters with nested payload/preferences objects, so the schema leaves substantial gaps. The description compensates by mentioning only confirm, saying nothing about the name/email payload, avatar signed_id, account credential selection, or the payload-vs-flags mutual exclusion.

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?

States a specific verb+resource ('Create/Invite a community member'), so an agent knows the operation. It does not differentiate itself from nearby siblings such as create_invitation, create_space_group_member, or update_member, leaving the boundary to be inferred from the name alone.

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

Usage Guidelines3/5

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

The only guidance is the confirm=true gating for user-requested actions, which is implied usage rather than an explicit when/when-not. No alternative is named and no prerequisite (permissions, community context) is given.

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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