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Make a PUT HTTP request to update resources on a server. Send JSON data, form data with file uploads, custom headers, and authentication tokens to modify existing data through API endpoints.

Instructions

Make a PUT HTTP request

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlYesThe URL to make the PUT request to
headersNoOptional headers to include in the request
bodyNoThe request body (JSON object, string, etc.)
requestTypeNoRequest type: 'json' for JSON data, 'form-data' for form data with file uploads
fieldFilesNoArray of field names that should be treated as files. Values can be URLs (http/https) for remote files or local file paths for local files. The system will automatically download remote files or read local files and include them as file attachments in the form data.
authNoOptional auth configuration to load a stored bearer token

Implementation Reference

  • The function that executes the 'put' tool: extracts URL, auth, headers, body, etc. from arguments, applies authentication if provided, calls makeHttpRequest with method 'PUT', and formats the response as text content.
    case "put": {
      const url = String(args?.url || '');
      const auth = args?.auth as AuthConfig | undefined;
      const headers = applyAuthHeader(args?.headers as Record<string, string> || {}, auth);
      const body = args?.body;
      const requestType = args?.requestType as 'json' | 'form-data' || 'json';
      const fieldFiles = args?.fieldFiles as string[] || [];
      
      if (!url) {
        throw new Error("URL is required for PUT request");
      }
    
      const result = await makeHttpRequest('PUT', { url, headers, body, requestType, fieldFiles });
      
      return {
        content: [{
          type: "text",
          text: `PUT ${url}\nRequest Type: ${requestType}\nStatus: ${result.status} ${result.statusText}\nResponse: ${JSON.stringify(result.data, null, 2)}`
        }]
      };
    }
  • Input schema defining the parameters for the 'put' tool: required 'url', optional 'headers', 'body', 'requestType', 'fieldFiles', 'auth'.
    inputSchema: {
      type: "object",
      properties: {
        url: {
          type: "string",
          description: "The URL to make the PUT request to"
        },
        headers: {
          type: "object",
          description: "Optional headers to include in the request",
          additionalProperties: {
            type: "string"
          }
        },
        body: {
          description: "The request body (JSON object, string, etc.)"
        },
        requestType: {
          type: "string",
          enum: ["json", "form-data"],
          description: "Request type: 'json' for JSON data, 'form-data' for form data with file uploads"
        },
        fieldFiles: {
          type: "array",
          items: {
            type: "string"
          },
          description: "Array of field names that should be treated as files. Values can be URLs (http/https) for remote files or local file paths for local files. The system will automatically download remote files or read local files and include them as file attachments in the form data."
        },
        auth: {
          type: "object",
          description: "Optional auth configuration to load a stored bearer token",
          properties: {
            folder: {
              type: "string",
              description: "Folder where tokens are stored (tokens.json)"
            },
            user_title: {
              type: "string",
              description: "User title to pick the token from storage (default: 'default')"
            }
          }
        }
      },
      required: ["url"]
    }
  • src/index.ts:150-199 (registration)
    The 'put' tool definition registered in the server.tools list, including name, description, and input schema.
    {
      name: "put",
      description: "Make a PUT HTTP request",
      inputSchema: {
        type: "object",
        properties: {
          url: {
            type: "string",
            description: "The URL to make the PUT request to"
          },
          headers: {
            type: "object",
            description: "Optional headers to include in the request",
            additionalProperties: {
              type: "string"
            }
          },
          body: {
            description: "The request body (JSON object, string, etc.)"
          },
          requestType: {
            type: "string",
            enum: ["json", "form-data"],
            description: "Request type: 'json' for JSON data, 'form-data' for form data with file uploads"
          },
          fieldFiles: {
            type: "array",
            items: {
              type: "string"
            },
            description: "Array of field names that should be treated as files. Values can be URLs (http/https) for remote files or local file paths for local files. The system will automatically download remote files or read local files and include them as file attachments in the form data."
          },
          auth: {
            type: "object",
            description: "Optional auth configuration to load a stored bearer token",
            properties: {
              folder: {
                type: "string",
                description: "Folder where tokens are stored (tokens.json)"
              },
              user_title: {
                type: "string",
                description: "User title to pick the token from storage (default: 'default')"
              }
            }
          }
        },
        required: ["url"]
      }
    },
  • Shared helper function that implements the core HTTP request logic for PUT (and POST/GET/DELETE), handling body types (JSON/form-data with files), headers, auth integration, fetch execution, response parsing, and logging.
    async function makeHttpRequest(method: string, config: HttpRequestConfig) {
      try {
        server.sendLoggingMessage({
          level: "info",
          data: `Starting ${method.toUpperCase()} request to: ${config.url}`,
        });
    
        const options: NodeRequestInit = {
          method: method.toUpperCase(),
          headers: {
            ...config.headers,
          },
        };
    
        if (config.body && (method === 'POST' || method === 'PUT')) {
          if (config.requestType === 'form-data') {
            server.sendLoggingMessage({
              level: "info",
              data: `Using form-data request type with fieldFiles: ${JSON.stringify(config.fieldFiles)}`,
            });
            
            // Use FormData for form-data requests
            const formData = await createFormData(config.body, config.fieldFiles);
            options.body = formData as any; // Cast to any to handle type incompatibility
            
            server.sendLoggingMessage({
              level: "info",
              data: `FormData prepared, not setting Content-Type header (will be auto-set with boundary)`,
            });
            // Don't set Content-Type header for FormData, let the system set it with boundary
          } else {
            server.sendLoggingMessage({
              level: "info",
              data: `Using JSON request type`,
            });
            
            // Use JSON for regular requests
            options.headers = {
              'Content-Type': 'application/json',
              ...options.headers,
            };
            options.body = typeof config.body === 'string' ? config.body : JSON.stringify(config.body);
            
            server.sendLoggingMessage({
              level: "info",
              data: `JSON body prepared: ${options.body}`,
            });
          }
        } else if (!config.body && method !== 'GET' && method !== 'DELETE') {
          // Set default Content-Type for POST/PUT without body
          options.headers = {
            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
            ...options.headers,
          };
        }
    
        server.sendLoggingMessage({
          level: "info",
          data: `Request headers: ${JSON.stringify(options.headers)}`,
        });
    
        server.sendLoggingMessage({
          level: "info",
          data: `Making HTTP request...`,
        });
    
        const response = await fetch(config.url, options);
        
        server.sendLoggingMessage({
          level: "info",
          data: `Response received: ${response.status} ${response.statusText}`,
        });
    
        const responseText = await response.text();
        
        server.sendLoggingMessage({
          level: "info",
          data: `Response body: ${responseText}`,
        });
        
        // Try to parse as JSON, fallback to text
        let responseData;
        try {
          responseData = JSON.parse(responseText);
        } catch {
          responseData = responseText;
        }
    
        // Store in history
        requestHistory.push({
          method: method.toUpperCase(),
          config,
          timestamp: new Date()
        });
    
        return {
          status: response.status,
          statusText: response.statusText,
          headers: Object.fromEntries(response.headers.entries()),
          data: responseData
        };
      } catch (error) {
        server.sendLoggingMessage({
          level: "error",
          data: `HTTP ${method.toUpperCase()} request failed: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`,
        });
        throw new Error(`HTTP ${method.toUpperCase()} request failed: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`);
      }
    }
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure but only states the basic action. It doesn't cover critical aspects like authentication requirements (implied by the auth parameter but not explained), rate limits, error handling, or what the tool returns (no output schema). This leaves significant gaps for a tool that performs HTTP operations.

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?

The description is a single, clear sentence with zero waste—it directly states the tool's function without unnecessary elaboration. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy to parse quickly.

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?

Given the complexity of a 6-parameter HTTP tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't explain return values, error cases, or behavioral traits like idempotency, leaving the agent with incomplete context for safe and effective use.

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?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema fully documents all 6 parameters. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what's in the schema, such as explaining parameter interactions (e.g., how requestType affects body handling) or providing examples. Baseline 3 is appropriate when the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 'Make a PUT HTTP request' clearly states the action (PUT request) and resource (HTTP endpoint), distinguishing it from sibling tools like get, post, and delete. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from other HTTP methods beyond the name, missing a brief mention of PUT's idempotent nature or typical use cases.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like post or delete, or in what contexts PUT requests are appropriate (e.g., updating resources, idempotent operations). The description lacks any usage context, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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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