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update_collection_version

Update version details and documentation links for existing Ansible collections to maintain accurate Infrastructure-as-Code component tracking.

Instructions

Update an existing Ansible collection's version information and documentation links

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
collection_idYesCollection ID
new_versionYesNew version
new_source_urlNoNew source URL
new_doc_urlNoNew documentation URL

Implementation Reference

  • Core implementation of update_collection_version: updates the version and optional URLs of an Ansible collection in the database using SQL UPDATE.
    def update_collection_version(
        db: DatabaseManager,
        collection_id: str,
        new_version: str,
        new_source_url: Optional[str] = None,
        new_doc_url: Optional[str] = None,
    ) -> bool:
        """Update an Ansible collection's version and optional URLs."""
        try:
            updates = ["version = ?"]
            params = [new_version]
    
            if new_source_url:
                updates.append("source_url = ?")
                params.append(new_source_url)
            if new_doc_url:
                updates.append("doc_url = ?")
                params.append(new_doc_url)
    
            updates.append("updated_at = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP")
            params.append(collection_id)
    
            with db.get_connection() as conn:
                # Set busy timeout before any operations
                conn.execute(
                    "PRAGMA busy_timeout = 5000"
                )  # 5 second timeout per testing rules
                conn.execute("BEGIN IMMEDIATE")  # Start transaction
                try:
                    cursor = conn.execute(
                        f"""UPDATE ansible_collections
                        SET {', '.join(updates)}
                        WHERE id = ?""",
                        tuple(params),
                    )
                    success = cursor.rowcount > 0
                    conn.commit()
                    return success
                except Exception:
                    conn.rollback()
                    raise
        except sqlite3.Error as e:
            raise DatabaseError(
                f"Failed to update collection version: {str(e)}. "
                f"Operation timed out after 5 seconds."
            )
  • JSON schema defining the input parameters for the MCP tool 'update_collection_version'.
    "update_collection_version": {
        "type": "object",
        "description": "Update an existing Ansible collection's version information and documentation links",
        "required": ["collection_id", "new_version"],
        "properties": {
            "collection_id": {"type": "string", "description": "Collection ID"},
            "new_version": {"type": "string", "description": "New version"},
            "new_source_url": {"type": "string", "description": "New source URL"},
            "new_doc_url": {"type": "string", "description": "New documentation URL"},
        },
    },
  • Wrapper method on DatabaseManager that imports and delegates to the ansible.py implementation.
    def update_collection_version(
        self,
        collection_id: str,
        new_version: str,
        new_source_url: str = None,
        new_doc_url: str = None,
    ) -> bool:
        """Update a collection's version."""
        from .ansible import update_collection_version
    
        return update_collection_version(
            self, collection_id, new_version, new_source_url, new_doc_url
        )
  • Registers the generic MCP tool call handler and list_tools, which uses TOOL_SCHEMAS including update_collection_version schema.
    def register_tools(server: Server) -> None:
        """Register all tool handlers with the server."""
    
        @server.call_tool()
        async def call_tool(
            name: str, arguments: Dict[str, Any], ctx: RequestContext | None = None
        ):
            return await handle_call_tool(name, arguments, ctx)
    
        @server.list_tools()
        async def list_tools(ctx: RequestContext = None):
            return await handle_list_tools(ctx)
  • Exports update_collection_version function from ansible.py for use across the package.
    add_ansible_collection,
    add_ansible_module,
    get_collection_modules,
    get_module_info,
    update_collection_version,
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states 'Update an existing Ansible collection's version information and documentation links', implying a mutation operation, but doesn't cover critical aspects like required permissions, whether changes are reversible, rate limits, or what happens to existing data not mentioned. This leaves significant gaps for an agent to understand the tool's behavior.

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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it easy to parse quickly.

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?

Given the complexity of a mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It doesn't address behavioral traits, error handling, or return values, leaving the agent with incomplete information to use the tool effectively in a real-world context.

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 schema description coverage is 100%, meaning all parameters are documented in the schema. The description adds no additional meaning beyond what's in the schema (e.g., it doesn't explain format constraints, examples, or relationships between parameters). According to the rules, with high schema coverage, the baseline is 3 even without param info in the description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Update') and the resource ('an existing Ansible collection's version information and documentation links'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like 'update_entity' or 'update_module_version', which could handle similar updates in different contexts.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'update_entity' or 'update_module_version'. It mentions updating 'an existing Ansible collection', but lacks context on prerequisites, exclusions, or specific scenarios where this tool is preferred over others.

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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