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timeweb_create_dns_record

Create DNS records for your domain. Supports A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, SRV, and CAA record types with TTL, subdomain, and priority options.

Instructions

Create a new DNS record for a domain

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
ttlNoTime to live in seconds
fqdnYesFully qualified domain name
typeYesDNS record type
valueYesRecord value (IP address, hostname, etc.)
formatNoOutput format: 'markdown' for human-readable or 'json' for machine-readable
priorityNoPriority (for MX and SRV records)
subdomainNoSubdomain (leave empty for root domain)
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only says 'Create a new DNS record' and fails to mention potential side effects, prerequisites (like domain ownership), or what happens on duplicate/conflicting records. For a mutating tool, this is a major transparency gap.

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?

The description is a single sentence with no wasted words and is front-loaded with the action. It is concise without being tautological, though it could include useful extra context without harming conciseness.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with 7 parameters, 3 of which are required, and no output schema or annotations, the description is far too minimal. It does not explain what the tool returns, any constraints on the parameters (e.g., which types require priority), or the overall workflow. The agent is left without enough context to use the tool confidently.

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?

The input schema provides 100% description coverage for all 7 parameters, so the schema carries the semantic weight. The description itself adds no parameter information, which is acceptable because the schema is sufficient. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

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?

The description clearly states the action ('Create') and the resource ('a new DNS record for a domain'), which distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'list_dns_records' and 'delete_dns_record'. It is specific and unambiguous.

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 about when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., timeweb_list_dns_records or timeweb_delete_dns_record). The description only restates the tool's function without offering context or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage 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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