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Deploy a multi-container application using a docker-compose YAML definition. Specify a project name and the full compose file contents.

Instructions

Deploys a multi-container application from a docker-compose YAML definition. Args: project_name: unique name for this stack, used to group/manage its containers compose_yaml: full contents of a docker-compose.yml describing the services

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
compose_yamlYes
project_nameYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only mentions deployment and explains args but omits side effects, idempotency, or output 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?

Extremely concise: one purpose sentence and two arg explanations. Every sentence adds value, no waste.

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?

Adequate for a simple deploy tool but missing details about post-deployment behavior (e.g., health check, return value) no mention of whether it updates or creates anew.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

With 0% schema coverage, the description adds meaningful semantics for both parameters: 'unique name for this stack, used to group/manage its containers' and 'full contents of a docker-compose.yml describing the services'.

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 'deploys' and resource 'multi-container application from a docker-compose YAML', clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like build_image or run_container.

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?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like run_container or when not to use it. The description only states what it does, not contextual usage.

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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