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render_prompt

Render prompt templates with provided parameters to generate structured inputs for AI tasks within the Open MCP Server's automation workflows.

Instructions

Render a prompt template with the given parameters

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
templateIdYesThe ID of the template to render
parametersYesParameters for the template

Implementation Reference

  • Registration of the 'render_prompt' MCP tool, including inline handler function that renders the prompt using registry.prompts.render and returns formatted JSON response.
      "render_prompt",
      "Render a prompt template with the given parameters",
      {
        templateId: z.string().describe("The ID of the template to render"),
        parameters: z.record(z.any()).describe("Parameters for the template"),
      },
      async (args) => {
        try {
          const rendered = registry.prompts.render(args.templateId, args.parameters);
    
          return {
            content: [
              {
                type: "text",
                text: JSON.stringify(
                  {
                    templateId: rendered.templateId,
                    content: rendered.content,
                    parameters: rendered.parameters,
                  },
                  null,
                  2
                ),
              },
            ],
          };
        } catch (error) {
          return {
            content: [
              {
                type: "text",
                text: `Error rendering prompt: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`,
              },
            ],
            isError: true,
          };
        }
      }
    );
  • Helper function renderPrompt in Registry class that implements PromptExecutor interface by calling this.prompts.render and returning the rendered content.
    async renderPrompt(
      promptId: string,
      parameters: Record<string, unknown>
    ): Promise<string> {
      const rendered = this.prompts.render(promptId, parameters);
      return rendered.content;
    }
  • Zod schema for input parameters of the 'render_prompt' tool: templateId (string) and parameters (record).
      templateId: z.string().describe("The ID of the template to render"),
      parameters: z.record(z.any()).describe("Parameters for the template"),
    },
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It mentions rendering with parameters but fails to disclose behavioral traits like whether it's read-only (likely, but not stated), error handling for invalid inputs, or if it modifies any state. This leaves gaps for a tool that processes data.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is a single, efficient sentence that front-loads the core action ('Render a prompt template') without unnecessary details. It earns its place by clearly stating the tool's function in minimal words.

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?

Given the tool's complexity (involving templates and parameters) and lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what 'render' produces (e.g., formatted text, structured data) or how errors are handled, leaving the agent with insufficient context for reliable use.

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 ('templateId' and 'parameters'). The description adds no additional meaning beyond what's in the schema, such as examples of parameter usage or template formats, resulting in a baseline score of 3.

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

Purpose3/5

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

The description states the action ('Render') and resource ('a prompt template'), but it's vague about what rendering entails (e.g., filling placeholders, generating text). It distinguishes from siblings like 'get_prompt' or 'validate_prompt' by implying transformation rather than retrieval, but lacks specificity about the output format or purpose.

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 is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'get_prompt' (for raw templates) or 'execute_workflow' (for broader automation). The description implies usage with templates and parameters but doesn't specify prerequisites, such as needing an existing template ID from 'list_prompts'.

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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