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api_newman_run

Run Newman to execute Postman collections for API testing. Pass an environment file to configure variables and validate endpoint behavior.

Instructions

Run Newman collection.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
collectionYes
environmentNo
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden, but 'Run Newman collection' reveals no behavioral traits. It does not indicate side effects, execution duration, output format, or required environment, making it essentially a restatement of the tool name.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

The description is extremely brief, but this is under-specification rather than effective conciseness. A single sentence that repeats the tool name adds no value and fails to earn its place by conveying useful information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema and no parameter descriptions, the description should explain return values and parameters, but it does neither. Even for a simple tool, it lacks essential context for an agent to invoke it correctly.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description gives no explanation of the 'collection' or 'environment' parameters. The agent has no idea what values to provide or how they influence the run, so the parameter semantics are entirely unexplained.

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 'Run Newman collection' clearly states the verb and resource, indicating it executes a Newman collection. While it doesn't elaborate on specifics, it is unambiguous and distinct from any sibling tools, which are primarily network and exploitation tools.

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?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The description provides no context for selecting it, no prerequisites, and no exclusions, leaving the agent without decision support.

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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