generate_password
Generate a strong random password — handy when creating a user or setting a password on a server. Returns the password only; nothing is stored.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| length | No | length (default 20, 8-128) |
Generate a strong random password — handy when creating a user or setting a password on a server. Returns the password only; nothing is stored.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| length | No | length (default 20, 8-128) |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already mark this as read-only and non-destructiveikuha; the description adds valuable behavioral context by stating that the password is returned but not stored. This clarifies side effects and privacy expectations beyond the schema.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Two short sentences that front-load the purpose and include only relevant behavioral and usage context. No wasted words.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a single-parameter tool with safety annotations and no output schema, the description covers purpose, use case, return behavior, and side-effect absence. It does not explain what 'password' quality guarantees are (e.g., character classes), but the schema and annotations make the tool usable without that.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema already documents the only parameter (length) with default and range, so coverage is 100%. The description adds no parameter-specific meaning, but none is needed.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description states a clear, specific action—generate a strong random password—and its intended use cases. It naturally distinguishes itself from the sibling tools, which are all unrelated data and server operations.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description gives a concrete usage context: 'handy when creating a user or setting a password on a server.' It doesn't explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but given the sibling list, no reasonable alternative overlaps with this tool.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Add one secure layer between your agents and this server.