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Bruno MCP Server

by macarthy

run-collection

Execute Bruno API test collections via CLI to automate testing workflows, optionally using environment files and variables.

Instructions

Run a Bruno Collection using Bruno CLI

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
collectionYesPath to the Bruno collection
environmentNoOptional path to environment file
variablesNoOptional environment variables
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'Run' which implies execution, but fails to describe critical behaviors such as what 'Run' entails (e.g., CLI execution, output handling, error conditions, or side effects). This leaves significant gaps in understanding the tool's operation.

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, direct sentence that efficiently conveys the core function without any extraneous information. It is front-loaded and appropriately sized for the tool's complexity, making it highly concise and well-structured.

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 lack of annotations and output schema, the description is incomplete. It does not address behavioral aspects like execution details, error handling, or output format, which are crucial for a tool that runs collections. The description alone is insufficient for full contextual understanding.

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?

The schema description coverage is 100%, meaning all parameters are documented in the schema itself. The description adds no additional meaning or context about the parameters beyond what the schema provides, such as usage examples or constraints. Thus, it meets the baseline for adequate but unenhanced parameter documentation.

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 clearly states the action ('Run') and the resource ('a Bruno Collection using Bruno CLI'), making the purpose understandable. It specifies the tool as an execution mechanism for Bruno collections, which is specific. However, without sibling tools for comparison, it cannot demonstrate differentiation, so it doesn't reach the highest score.

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?

The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites, or contextual constraints. It merely states what the tool does without indicating appropriate scenarios or limitations, leaving usage entirely implicit.

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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