Stage specified file paths or pathspecs in a local Git repository's index before committing. Enable the all option to stage every change when needed.
Add file contents to the index.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | No | Use git add --all. | |
| cwd | No | Optional local working directory or repository path. | |
| paths | Yes | Paths or pathspecs to add. |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden, and it discloses nothing about staging semantics, reversibility, or permissions. It is a bare restatement of the git command synopsis.
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?
A single front-loaded sentence with zero wasted words. Its brevity is efficient, though it borders on under-specification for a tool with no annotations.
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 mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 26 sibling git tools, a one-line synopsis is not enough to route the agent correctly or explain staging behavior.
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?
Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents paths, all, and cwd. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema, making the baseline 3 the correct score.
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?
States a specific verb (add) and resource (file contents to the index), matching the canonical git operation. It is clear, but offers no differentiation from sibling staging/mutation tools like git_rm, git_mv, or git_restore.
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?
There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites, and no mention of alternatives such as git_reset or git_rm. The agent must infer everything from prior git knowledge.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.