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Run Bruno requests

bruno_run

Execute a Bruno collection, folder, or individual requests using Bruno CLI, returning structured response, test, and assertion results for debugging and verification.

Instructions

Execute requests, folders, or an entire Bruno collection using Bruno CLI v4. Returns structured request, response, test, and assertion results. Variable overrides must not contain secrets. Do not pass credentials or other secrets through variables. MCP tool arguments may be visible to the model and host. Provide secrets through Bruno's normal environment or process environment mechanisms instead.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bailNoStop after the first failing request, test, or assertion.
delayMsNoDelay between requests in milliseconds.
sandboxNoJavaScript sandbox mode. Developer mode must be enabled by server policy.safe
targetsNoRequest files or folders relative to the collection root. An empty list runs the entire collection.
insecureNoDisable normal TLS certificate verification. Must be enabled by server policy.
testsOnlyNoOnly run requests containing tests or active assertions.
variablesNoNon-secret environment variable overrides. Do not include credentials or other secrets.
collectionYesCollection identifier: the collection's path relative to the workspace root (as returned by bruno_list_collections), not its display name.
environmentNoBruno environment name to use for this run.
responseBodyModeNoResponse bodies to return in the MCP payload: none, only results with failed tests or assertions, or all results.onFailure
maxResponseBodyBytesNoMaximum serialized UTF-8 size of each returned response body. Oversized bodies are replaced by size metadata.
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TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior4/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full transparency burden. It does well by disclosing that execution returns structured request/response/test/assertion results, that variable overrides must not contain secrets, and that MCP tool arguments may be visible to the model and host. This goes beyond the schema by explaining why secrets must be excluded.

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?

The description is appropriately front-loaded with purpose and return-value information, then turns to security guidance. It is slightly repetitive around secrets ('must not contain secrets' and 'do not pass credentials or other secrets'), but every sentence contributes useful information and the overall length is reasonable for a tool with 11 parameters and no annotations.

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

Completeness4/5

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

For an 11-parameter execution tool with no output schema, the description is largely complete: it states what is executed, what results are returned, and critical security constraints. The schema covers parameter semantics and policy-gated flags, while the description adds the secret-handling context. Minor missing guidance around explicit sibling routing prevents a 5.

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 all 11 parameters. The description does not add new parameter-level meaning beyond repeating the variables security warning, which is already present in the schema's variable parameter description.

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 opens with a specific verb, 'Execute,' and names the exact resources: 'requests, folders, or an entire Bruno collection.' It also states the underlying implementation ('Bruno CLI v4') and describes the outcome, which clearly distinguishes this executor tool from the sibling list/get/search tools.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

While there is no explicit 'use this instead of X' statement, the description makes the tool's role unmistakable: it is the execution tool, contrasting with siblings that only list, get, or search. The scope ('requests, folders, or an entire collection') plus return-value description gives clear context for when an agent should invoke it.

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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