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msf_session_execute

Execute commands in an active Metasploit session via msfconsole, enabling remote command execution and post-exploitation tasks.

Instructions

Execute in msfconsole.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
commandYes
timeoutNo
read_delayNo
session_idYes
Behavior1/5

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

With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure, but it provides none. It does not mention side effects, requirement for an existing session, output behavior, or potential impact, leaving the agent completely in the dark.

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 short, but this is under-specification rather than conciseness. It fails to provide any valuable context while using few words, sacrificing clarity for brevity.

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 the tool has 4 parameters, no annotations, and no output schema, the description is critically incomplete. It lacks information about session preconditions, command execution context, output retrieval, and parameter behavior, making correct invocation nearly impossible.

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 adds no parameter information. The agent must infer meaning from names (session_id, command, timeout, read_delay), but critical details about timeout semantics, read_delay behavior, and command execution context are absent.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Execute in msfconsole' is a vague restatement of the tool name. It does not specify what is executed (commands? modules?) or how it relates to sessions, failing to distinguish it from siblings like msf_session_create or kali_exec.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is given on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools like kali_exec, ssh_session_command, and msf_session_list suggest a rich context, but the description offers no context, prerequisites, or exclusions.

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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