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sdk_from_openapi

Generate an SDK from an OpenAPI specification in your project directory, turning the spec into ready-to-use client code for faster integration.

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Generate SDK from OpenAPI specification

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
api_keyNoAPI key for Pro/Enterprise
directoryYesProject directory
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, but it only names the action. It does not state that the tool likely writes SDK files into the directory, what languages or formats are produced, whether existing files are overwritten, or that a paid tier may be needed.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

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

Six words with zero filler, and the verb and resource are front-loaded. It is efficiently sized, though it borders on too terse by skipping the api_key/Pro-Enterprise condition that would cost little to add.

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?

For a tool with no output schema and no annotations, the description leaves critical facts unresolved: the role of the required 'directory' parameter, the output language/framework, and the differentiator from sdk_generate_typescript, sdk_generate_python, and openapi_generate_client — all of which appear in the sibling list and create real selection risk.

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 the schema already documents both parameters, meeting the baseline. The description adds no meaning beyond the schema and does not even disambiguate the required 'directory' parameter — it is unclear whether it points to the OpenAPI spec or to the output target.

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 'Generate SDK from OpenAPI specification' names a specific verb, resource, and input source, so the core purpose is legible. However, it does nothing to distinguish itself from close siblings like sdk_generate_typescript, sdk_generate_python, and openapi_generate_client, which an agent could easily confuse it with.

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 gives no guidance on when to choose this tool over the many SDK/client-generation siblings. It also omits that the api_key parameter implies Pro/Enterprise access is required, which is a material usage constraint an agent should know before invoking.

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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