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create_entry

Create a new timeline entry

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyNoDescription
stageNo
titleYesEntry title
versionNoVersion number, e.g. "1.2"
projectIdYesProject ID
visibilityNo

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  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral disclosure burden. It only states that a new entry is created, with no information about side effects, permissions, required project existence, return value, or idempotency.

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 focused sentence with no wasted words. It is front-loaded with the core purpose and is appropriately sized for the simple operation it describes.

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 tool with six parameters, two required fields, and no output schema or annotations, this one-sentence description is not complete enough. It lacks information about when the tool should be used, required context, behavioral effects, and expected results.

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 67%, not high enough for the schema to carry the full burden, and the description adds no parameter-level meaning. It does not explain required fields or the semantics of stage, visibility, version, or body beyond what the schema already provides.

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 uses a specific verb and resource: 'Create a new timeline entry.' It clearly distinguishes this tool from siblings like delete_entry, update_entry, and list_entries by specifying the creation action and the timeline entry object.

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?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description does not mention update_entry for modifications, delete_entry for removal, or any prerequisites such as requiring an existing project.

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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TDQS

B3/5.0
Disambiguation3/5

Most tools target distinct resources (elements, knowledge, tasks, datasets, snapshots), but a few pairs blur boundaries: create_project/init_project both create projects, and pin_knowledge/set_knowledge_relevance both mark importance for future agents. The descriptions help separate them, but misselection is possible without careful reading.

Naming Consistency3/5

Tool names consistently use snake_case verb_noun and have solid list_/get_/search_ conventions. However creation verbs are inconsistent (add_element vs create_entry vs save_dataset vs init_project), and deletion mixes delete_entry/delete_file with remove_element, making the naming pattern less predictable than it could be.

Tool Count2/5

48 tools is well above the typical well-scoped range, and the set includes many lifecycle variants (create/init/save/add, delete/remove, update/set) that inflate the count. While the server covers a broad domain, the sheer number makes it heavy and harder for an agent to navigate.

Completeness3/5

The core surfaces (projects, elements, knowledge, timeline, tasks, chats, datasets, snapshots, files) have solid create/read/update coverage, with search and session-handoff tools. Notable gaps exist: read_file references a download path for binary files that no tool provides, and there is no get_entry or delete/archive for projects, datasets, snapshots, or chat sessions.

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