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export_postman_environment

Export your active or named API environment to a Postman environment JSON file, saved to the specified directory.

Instructions

Exporta un entorno como Postman Environment (JSON). Escribe el archivo en disco, importable directamente en Postman.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameNoNombre del entorno a exportar (default: entorno activo)
output_dirNoDirectorio donde guardar el archivo (default: ./postman/)
Behavior3/5

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

Describes the side effect of writing a file to disk, but lacks details on overwrite behavior, error handling, or required permissions. With no annotations, more behavioral context would be beneficial.

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?

Two concise sentences that front-load the main action. No unnecessary words, but could be slightly more structured (e.g., mentioning defaults).

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?

For a simple tool with two optional parameters and no output schema, the description covers the basic functionality. However, it lacks usage guidance and behavioral details that would make it fully contextually complete given the many sibling tools.

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 coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the parameter descriptions already in the schema. It does not elaborate on default values or constraints.

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 clearly states the tool exports an environment as a Postman Environment JSON file and writes it to disk. It specifies the format and importability, differentiating it from sibling tools like export_environment (generic) and import_postman_environment (import).

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 versus alternatives such as export_environment or import_postman_environment. The description does not mention prerequisites, context, or scenarios where this tool is preferred.

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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