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Plan Distributed Testing Ports & Firewall Rules

plan_distributed_testing

Generate Master-Worker RMI port assignments, user.properties, CLI commands, firewall/security group rules, and Docker Compose manifests for distributed load testing.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
modeNoSample transmission mode (default: "StrippedBatch").
workerIpsYesComma or space-separated list of worker / injector IP addresses (e.g. "10.0.1.10, 10.0.1.11, 10.0.1.12").
disableSslNoDisable RMI SSL (default: false). Only for isolated labs.
serverPortNoRMI registry port on workers (default: 1099).
environmentNoTarget infrastructure environment for firewall/CLI rules (default: "aws").
controllerIpNoController / Master node IP or hostname (default: "10.0.0.5").
clientRmiLocalPortNoPinned controller callback port (default: 60000).
serverRmiLocalPortNoPinned worker engine port (default: 50000).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
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 burden of behavioral disclosure. It lists the generated artifacts but does not state whether the tool writes files, returns text, requires network access, or has any side effects. For a tool with no output schema or annotations, this is a significant 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.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single well-structured sentence that front-loads the action and then lists the concrete deliverables. There is no filler or repetition of schema details, making it appropriately concise and scannable.

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?

The description, combined with the 100% schema coverage, is adequate for understanding what the tool does and which inputs it expects. However, with no output schema and no annotations, the lack of detail about return format or side effects leaves the agent with some uncertainty about what invoking the tool will actually produce.

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 parameter meaning is already fully documented in the input schema. The description adds context about the kind of outputs the parameters influence, but it does not compensate for anything missing in the schema, which is unnecessary here.

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 ('Generate') and names a concrete resource: Master-Worker RMI port assignments, user.properties, CLI commands, firewall/security group rules, and Docker Compose manifests. This clearly distinguishes it from sibling tools focused on JMeter lookup, linting, or OS tuning.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The phrase 'for distributed load testing' gives a clear use context, and the title narrows the intended scenario to distributed testing infrastructure planning. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but no sibling tool appears to perform the same planning function, so the context is sufficient for selection.

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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