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import_configuration

Destructive

Import a RouterOS .rsc file and execute it on a MikroTik device to apply configuration changes such as VLANs, firewall rules, or DNS settings.

Instructions

Imports and executes a RouterOS configuration script (.rsc file) on the device.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
deviceNo
verboseNo
filenameYes
run_after_resetNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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

The annotations already mark the tool as destructive. The description adds minimal behavioral context—saying it 'executes' a script—but does not disclose potential side effects, need for device reboot, or that it may overwrite existing configurations. It does not contradict the annotations.

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, front-loaded sentence with no redundant or unnecessary words. It clearly states the primary function in concise form.

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?

Despite being a destructive tool with four parameters and no schema descriptions, the description lacks important context about how the import executes, what the parameters mean, and what to expect. The output schema may explain return values, but the description fails to provide sufficient operational context.

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?

The input schema has zero description coverage, and the description does not explain any of the four parameters (device, verbose, filename, run_after_reset). The only indirect hint is the file extension .rsc which corresponds to filename, but no explicit parameter semantics are provided.

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 uses the specific verbs 'Imports and executes' and identifies the resource as 'RouterOS configuration script (.rsc file)', making it clear what the tool does. It also distinguishes from sibling tools like restore_backup or upload_file since none other imports configuration scripts.

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 restore_backup or export_section. The description provides no context about prerequisites, use cases, 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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