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ERPNext MCP Server

by yazelin

upload_file_from_url

Upload a file from a remote URL into ERPNext, with options to attach it to a specific document and control privacy.

Instructions

Upload a file to ERPNext from a URL.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
file_urlYesSource URL to fetch the file from
filenameNoOptional name for the file (will be inferred from URL if not provided)
is_privateNoWhether file should be private (default True)
attached_to_nameNoOptional document name to attach file to
attached_to_doctypeNoOptional DocType to attach file to

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior2/5

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

No annotations exist, so the description carries full burden. It does not disclose any behavioral traits such as overwriting behavior, authentication needs, rate limits, or error handling, leaving significant gaps.

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?

Single sentence, no wasted words, efficiently communicates the core action. Appropriate length for a simple tool.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Given the presence of an output schema and good parameter descriptions, the description is adequate. However, it lacks context on error handling, URL accessibility requirements, and file size limits.

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 coverage is 100% and each parameter has a description. The description adds no extra meaning beyond what the schema already provides, keeping it at baseline.

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?

Description clearly states the action ('Upload a file') and the source ('from a URL'), and distinguishes from sibling tools like upload_file (likely local) and download_file.

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?

No explicit when-to-use or alternatives are mentioned. Context is implied by the name and description, but no exclusions or comparisons to siblings are provided.

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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